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Los Angeles, california, United States· Full-time· Hybrid
$130K – $160K/yr
Project Management
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Active24mo ago
Associate Raw Material Sourcing CONTRACTOR (PT/FT)
Salary not disclosed
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Role overview
Job description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with mills and overseas vendors on seasonal fabric development by communicating directly with mills and providing support to sourcing team. Assist the
Fabric R&D process by translating design direction into fabric requirement and relate fabric requirements to mills.
Own sourcing processes across assigned categories and collaboratively support seasonal product development process and timelines by managing mill selection, fabric quality, costing, lead times, MOQs,
Provide continuous communication with design/PD to ensure collaboration/alignment throughout the development process.
Drive and influence continuous process improvements & opportunities to help improve efficiencies and profitability within the department
Understanding of product costs to be able to identify price distortions and engage cross functional partners for solutions
Negotiate price with domestic and overseas suppliers based on market fluctuations and quantities.
Drive cross-functional calendar adherence and alert cross-functional partners on calendar implications should deliverables be missed
Build/maintain the fabric library ensure all fabrics are brand/price appropriate
Manage receipt of new fabrics present to Design and file accordingly.
Maintain and review records of fabric developed, cost, delivery, & fabric/mill performance.
Filing, data entry, and organizing on a daily basis.
Proactive management of potential issues; driving to resolution with cross functional teams.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in global strategic sourcing or procurement including raw material selection supplier selection, management, relevant experience in a textile/PD or mill-related background is preferred.
Possess technical knowledge of yarns, fabrics, dyeing, printing, finishing, finished goods manufacturing processes
Previous experience/exposure to international factories/vendors required
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively manage multiple projects across categories, commodities, suppliers.
Understanding of Product construction and costing
Ability to work independently to deliver results and influence stakeholders internally and externally
Strong verbal and written communication skills & understanding of design fabric intent.
Buck Mason designs updated, modern American classics for daily wear. Founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen Ford, who were neighbors in Venice, California, they initially set up shop in a 350 square foot garage off Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Using old school manufacturing techniques combined with modern technology, they took an architectural approach to product with the goal of making fashion less complicated, building each piece to last beyond a single season.
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- Source: Buck Mason's official careers site · still listed there on 12 Nov 2026
- Posted 12 Nov 2024
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What they are looking for
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Qualification
Minimum 3 years of experience in global strategic sourcing or procurement including raw material selection supplier selection, management, relevant experience in a textile/PD or mill-related background is preferred
Department · Apparel Design & Production
Hiring company
Buck Mason
Retail
Buck Mason makes updated, modern American classics with a commitment to timelessness, quality, and our California roots.
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