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JOB DESCRIPTION The Lead buyer is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the category, including buying strategy, assortment planning, vendor management, margin delivery, and inventory optimisation. The role focuses on building commercially strong, customer-relevant assortments while ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities 1. Category & Buying Strategy Develop annual and seasonal category strategies aligned with business objectives Build balanced assortments across price points, styles, and customer segments Drive range planning, SKU optimisation, and lifecycle management 2. Vendor & Product Management Lead vendor sourcing, negotiations, and cost optimisation Drive new product development in collaboration with design and sourcing teams Ensure quality standards, compliance, and ethical sourcing 3. Financial & Inventory Management Own category margins, OTB, pricing, and markdown management Partner with Planning to manage inventory turns, ageing, and availability Monitor sell-through, ROS, and stock productivity 4. Market & Trend Insights Track market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity Translate insights into commercial product decisions Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Store teams Ensure on-time launches and strong in-store execution 5. Team & Stakeholder Management Guide and mentor junior buyers / executives Manage internal and external stakeholders effectivelyIdeal Candidate Profile8–15 years of experience in furniture buying/category managementExperience in large format retailStrong exposure to domestic + import sourcingProven track record of managing category P&LDeep understanding of furniture materials, construction, and price architectureStrong negotiation and analytical skills