Assistant Manager – Buyer (Footwear & Accessories)

7-10 Years

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Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Own and drive the end-to-end buying strategy for the footwear category
Build and manage a trend-forward assortment aligned with customer demand
Analyze business performance; identify gaps and opportunities to drive growth (revenue, margins, sell-through)
Lead vendor identification, onboarding, and relationship management
Drive commercial negotiations to ensure competitive pricing, margins, and quality
Monitor stock movement, markdowns, and replenishment to maintain healthy inventory levels
Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, marketing, and operations teams
Track market trends, competition, and pricing benchmarks
Identify new growth opportunities across brands, styles, and price segments
Ensure continuous innovation and freshness within the category

Required Skills

[Buyer, Buying]

Additional Information

Skills & Experience Required

7–10 years of experience in buying/merchandising, with a strong focus on footwear (mandatory)
Deep understanding of footwear trends, sourcing, and vendor ecosystem
Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Proven track record of driving category growth and managing P&L metrics
Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
High ownership mindset with strong execution focus and attention to detail
Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis