the job
The incumbent will lead the buying, sourcing, and commercial strategies for jewellery category of Rivoli Group, leveraging industry expertise and global trends to drive brand growth and profitability.
Job Description
- Developing and implementing annual and seasonal buying strategies to achieve financial and brand objectives
- Building and managing budgets for the category, including range planning, stock allocation, and inventory forecasting
- Ensuring alignment with sales, gross margin, stock turnover, and availability KPIs through proactive planning and monitoring
- Creating and delivering compelling product assortments that resonate with target customers in terms of fashion, quality, and value
- Sourcing high-quality products by leveraging industry networks and fostering strong supplier relationships
- Conducting in-depth market research to identify emerging trends and integrate findings into buying decisions
- Managing the in-season performance of products, recommending adjustments to stock, pricing, and assortments
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, planning, and marketing, to execute cohesive strategies across channels
- Driving innovation in product offerings by integrating insights from market trends and customer feedback into buying decisions
- Serving as the customer advocate by analyzing market trends, competitors, and consumer insights to inform buying decisions
profile
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related stream
- At least 5 years of buying & category management experience, ideally within fine jewellery or fashion jewellery, for large retail groups
- Proficient understanding of key metrics of the merchandising functions such as OTB, range reviews, sales and stock intake
- Strong knowledge of global industry trends and a proven ability to apply insights to informed decision-making
- Well-established industry network with a solid understanding of best practices in buying and sourcing within the jewellery category
- Strong skills in MS Excel
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
