Head- Buying (Women's wear)

Uberlife Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Uberlife Consulting is seeking a dynamic leader to head the Buying function for Womens Wear, driving strategic range selections and pricing excellence. The role blends Buying (80-90%) with Designing (10-20%) to align product with customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in fashion retail, a proven leadership track record, and deep market insight. You will guide assortment, vendor partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration from a regional hub in India.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of solid buying experience in Women's Wear.
• Experience in fashion & lifestyle retail (department stores, specialty fashion retailers, women's wear brands).
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to design function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Buying strategy for Women's Wear across categories.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to drive assortment planning.
• Balance quality and price point considerations in all buying decisions.
• Collaborate with design teams to contribute to product development.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for competitive pricing and quality.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry benchmarks.
• Drive seasonal buying, inventory management and margin optimization.
• Lead and mentor the buying team, ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Buying

Market trends

Vendor negotiation

Leadership

Team management

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic leader to head the Buying function for our Womens Wear category. The role demands strong commercial acumen, deep understanding of market trends, customer requirements, fabrics, and price points, and the ability to make strategic buying decisions. While the primary focus will be Buying (80-90%), the role will also oversee Designing (10-20%) to ensure product alignment with customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Buying strategy for Women's Wear across categories.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to drive assortment planning.
• Balance quality and price point considerations in all buying decisions.
• Collaborate with design teams to contribute to product development.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for competitive pricing and quality.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry benchmarks.
• Drive seasonal buying, inventory management, and margin optimization.
• Lead and mentor the buying team, ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

Candidate Profile

• Women candidates with 15+ years of solid experience in Buying (Women's Wear).
• Proven track record in fashion & lifestyle retail industry (department stores, specialty fashion retailers, women's wear brands).
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to design function.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to manage teams and processes.