About the job
Job Title: Buying Merchandiser
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
Travel Requirement: Open to Travel
Experience: 2-5 years (Jewelry industry)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Merchandiser with strong communication and negotiation skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a background in the jewelry industry and hands-on experience in vendor coordination, production follow-ups, and sample development. Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and working with formulas is essential. The role demands adaptability, a learning mindset, and a willingness to travel as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage vendor relationships, sourcing, and negotiations (costing, MOQs, lead time, payment terms)
- Identify and onboard new vendors.
- Coordinate sampling & product development with design and vendors, track approvals
- Handle complete order lifecycle from PO to production, QC, and final dispatch
- Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time deliveries
- Conduct regular follow-ups with vendors to avoid delays and resolve issues proactively
- Ensure quality standards are maintained across samples and bulk production
- Maintain and update trackers for orders, sampling, inventory, and vendor performance
- Use Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot, formulas) for reporting and analysis
- Coordinate with internal teams (design, QC, Ecom, warehouse) for smooth execution
- Support inventory planning and replenishment to avoid stock-outs
- Assist in costing analysis and identify opportunities for cost optimization
- Travel for vendor visits, production checks, and market research
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field
- 3-6 years of experience in merchandising (preferably in jewelry or accessories)
- Proven experience in vendor handling, production follow-ups, and sampling
- Strong command over MS Excel and Google Sheets (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable
- Comfortable with frequent travel
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
