Category Manager - Women's Bags

About GIGABOX

GIGABOX is a pioneering omnichannel retail platform offering a seamless shopping experience by integrating online and offline channels with a guarantee of delivery within 60 minutes. The platform specializes in category-focused branded stores across various segments including Kitchen, Sports, Toys, Bags, and more. Operating two major stores in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, GIGABOX has rapidly grown with notable revenue milestones and plans further expansion in multiple cities.

Job Overview - Category Specialist (Ladies Bags)

We seek a seasoned Category Specialist focused on women's bags, specifically Ladies Handbags, with 7 to 10 years of experience in purchase management and sourcing within this segment. The role is based in Sardarpura, Jodhpur, and involves full-time work from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Sunday, including 2 paid leaves monthly.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end purchase and sourcing for Women's Bags and Ladies Handbags.
• Build and sustain solid partnerships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Discover, source, and introduce new, trendy, and commercially viable women's bags products.
• Manage various product categories such as handbags, sling bags, shoulder bags, tote bags, crossbody bags, clutches, and backpacks.
• Handle negotiations regarding pricing, minimum order quantities, quality standards, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Identify potential suppliers to continuously widen the vendor network.
• Plan and execute purchasing strategies based on sales data, inventory, customer demand, and market trends.
• Analyze product movement trends to adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
• Conduct competitive market research for trends, designs, and pricing insights.
• Select products and vendors with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, margins, and market demand.
• Work closely with vendors on samples, product development, and large orders.
• Monitor vendor performance ensuring quality and timely deliveries.
• Coordinate seamlessly with Store, Warehouse, Sales, and Management teams to ensure product availability.
• Maintain accurate records of vendors, purchase orders, pricing details, and product specifications.
• Continuously explore new brands and sourcing opportunities to expand the women’s bags portfolio.

Candidate Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of proven experience in purchase management, buying, or sourcing roles.
• Specific background in Women’s Bags, Ladies Handbags, or fashion accessories is essential.
• Experience working with multiple brands or varied categories within women's bags is highly valued.
• In-depth knowledge of designs, materials, quality parameters, pricing, and prevailing market trends in the women's bags segment.
• Strong vendor management capability and skilled negotiator.
• Good grasp of purchase planning, inventory control, and product movement analysis.
• Effective communication and decision-making prowess.
• Basic proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
• Preference for candidates from fashion retail, lifestyle, handbags, or accessories industries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from ₹400,000 to ₹600,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
• Complimentary breakfast provided at the workplace.
• Two paid leaves allocated every month.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An ideal candidate will demonstrate strong domain expertise in the women’s bags category, possess an established vendor base, showcase market knowledge, and have the capacity to independently lead product sourcing, vendor negotiations, purchase planning, and category expansion efforts.