Category Buying Lead

3 days ago


Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey DeFacto Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our procurement team and drive strategic initiatives that align with our company's goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in merchandising and product management in the fashion retail industry, with advanced written and spoken English skills.

This role requires excellent analytical and organizational skills, as well as good presentation and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Affordable global product range preparation according to buying calendar timeline
  • Development of stock option plan, range plan, and package plan
  • Understanding customer insights and needs
  • Collection plan development and management
  • Reviewing competition and fashion status and determining business plans
  • Final pricing determination on country/channel basis after Sketch Sign off and Final Sign off meetings
  • Management of Fast Track collection and OTB budget
  • Conducting market and competition analyses by visiting competitor store locations and extracting characteristics
  • Pre sign off meeting management, sample selection, cost tracking, and margin monitoring
  • Supporting product development processes management according to buying calendar timelines
  • Determining supply strategy and managing category capacity according to supplier portfolio


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