Buyer & Merchandiser – Womenswear RTW

Buyer & Merchandiser – Womenswear RTW Location:  Bidadi, Bengaluru Type:  Full-time, Permanent Role Summary As a Buyer & Merchandiser at Studio Bhaa, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our womenswear RTW collections by leading sourcing, product development, and merchandising  from concept to delivery. The most critical aspect of this role is sourcing —finding and securing the right fabrics, trims, and suppliers that bring Studio Bhaa’s vision to life while meeting standards of quality, cost, and sustainability. Alongside buying and merchandising, you will also contribute to Studio Bhaa’s global expansion efforts  by reaching out to buyers and multi-brand stores (MBOs) across the UK, Dubai, and Europe—helping us place collections in new markets. This role is for someone with both deep sourcing expertise  and the commercial awareness to balance creativity with business growth. What You’ll Do Sourcing Leadership →  Identify, evaluate, and secure fabrics, trims, and production partners while building long-term vendor relationships. Range Planning →  Build seasonal line plans that balance creative vision with market demand. Buying & Costing →  Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive costs while maintaining quality. Pricing & Margins →  Develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability without compromising creativity. Product Development →  Manage collection timelines from initial sampling to final production, ensuring on-time delivery. Market Insights →  Track trends, competitor assortments, and customer preferences to inform decisions. Calendar Management →  Oversee collection calendars to ensure smooth flow across design, sampling, and production. Performance Review →  Analyze sales data and feedback to refine future collections. Cross-Team Collaboration →  Partner closely with Design, Pattern, and Production to bring collections from concept to customer. (Add-on) International Outreach →  Support Studio Bhaa’s global presence by connecting with buyers and MBOs across the UK, Dubai, and Europe. Who You Are Degree in Fashion Management, Buying, Merchandising, or related field. Minimum 4+ years of experience in sourcing, buying, and merchandising (luxury/RTW preferred). Strong sourcing network and expertise in textiles, trims, and production partners. Skilled in garment costing, pricing, and margin management. Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities. Analytical, detail-oriented, and confident with retail math. Comfortable with cross-functional collaboration. Bonus: exposure to international buying, sales, or business development. Above all, proactive and passionate about building a new language of Indian luxury. What Success Looks Like Strong vendor relationships and reliable sourcing pipelines. Collections delivered on time, within budget, and with strong margins. Well-balanced assortments that resonate with Studio Bhaa’s customer. Early international partnerships and stockist opportunities. Why Studio Bhaa? Lead sourcing and merchandising at a design-led, emerging Indian luxury house. Directly shape the quality, cost, and success of our collections. Play a key role in taking Studio Bhaa from local strength to global presence.

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