Purchasing Manager

Company Description A1 Bazaar is a next-generation value fashion and lifestyle destination focused on bringing stylish, affordable products to families in India's Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The brand offers a wide range of apparel, beauty products, luggage, toys, and accessories, combining quality, trend, and value. With a mission to democratize fashion and lifestyle, A1 Bazaar aims to make high-quality, stylish products accessible to mass India. Starting from Eastern India, the company is expanding into promising towns and communities, building a trusted, family-friendly retail experience. A1 Bazaar emphasizes community-first values, customer delight, and a vibrant, welcoming shopping environment.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Purchasing Manager MENS role based in Siliguri. The Purchasing Manager will oversee end-to-end procurement for fashion, lifestyle, and general merchandise categories, ensuring the right products are sourced at the right time, price, and quality. Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, managing purchase orders, and maintaining optimal stock levels across stores. The role involves close collaboration with merchandising, warehouse, finance, and store operations teams to align purchasing plans with sales forecasts and promotional calendars. The Purchasing Manager will also track market trends, analyze sales and inventory data, and regularly review vendor performance to support A1 Bazaar's value-driven, customer-focused positioning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong skills in vendor sourcing, supplier evaluation, and relationship management.
• Ability to negotiate effectively on price, quality, payment terms, and delivery timelines.
• Comfort with inventory planning, demand forecasting, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, ERP or inventory management systems, and basic data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of retail pricing, margins, and value-focused product assortment strategies.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical aptitude, and structured documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and take ownership of results.
• Knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Familiarity with regional markets and consumer preferences in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities is an advantage.
• Willingness to work on-site in Siliguri and visit stores, warehouses, and vendor locations as needed.