SHEIN
Senior Buyer
Los Angeles · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$64k-$105kDetected 37 days ago
Product StrategyNegotiationBudgetingExcelVendor ManagementResearch
About the role
- We are seeking a full-time Senior Buyer (official title: Senior Buyer I) to join our Los Angeles-based corporate office.
- Conduct vendor research and selection to improve profitability, reduce operating costs, and increase efficiency
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will develop styles across all categories for one or more of SHEIN's sub-brands in a fast-paced environment.
- You will leverage sales data to inform product decisions and manage the end-to-end development process, including trend research, supplier identification, purchase order execution, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with the Head of Merchandising to execute product strategy and optimize assortment planning
- Develop new products, including creating technical specification packages and selecting fabrics, trims, colors, and embellishments
- Oversee the design development process through final production, including fittings
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality standards and on-time delivery
- Manage and execute purchase agreements, monitor vendor performance, and renegotiate contracts as needed
- Manage product launch timelines and maintain accurate sample records
- Mentor and support Assistant Buyers
Requirements
- The ideal candidate has a strong fashion sensibility, a deep understanding of current and emerging trends, and the ability to translate insights into commercially successful products.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrated ability to identify, conceptualize, and execute aesthetic direction aligned with trends, seasonality, and business objectives
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage analytics for strategic decision-making
Skills
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management skills
Compensation
- $63,900 - $104,900 USD
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least twice per year
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
- Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
Company info
- Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
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