Sr. Buyer

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account with employer funding

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Free weekly catered lunch

Dog-friendly office

Free gym access

Job summary

A fast-fashion company in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Senior Buyer focused on women's apparel. This role requires 7-10+ years in retail buying, trend awareness, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing relationships with vendors, creating product specifications, and mentoring Assistant Buyers. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers various benefits including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and free lunches.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in women’s retail and/or e-commerce buying.
• Thorough understanding of fabrics and fashion trends.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with merchandising leadership to run the merchandising function.
• Create product specifications and select fabrics, trims, colors, and embellishments.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Trend awareness

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Job description

We are a fast-fashion company seeking a full‑time Senior Buyer for our corporate office based in the greater Los Angeles area. The Senior Buyer will be experienced in women’s apparel, highly attuned to current trends, and familiar with key labels and brands in the market. This role is responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items. The Senior Buyer will work with a growing team, collaborate closely with creative partners, and provide hands‑on support across the merchandising lifecycle. This role will also mentor and provide guidance to Assistant Buyers.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with merchandising leadership to help run the merchandising function
• Create product specifications and select fabrics, trims, colors, and embellishments
• Oversee the final production of designs, including fittings
• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs, and boost efficiency
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and oversee vendor activities
• Review and sign purchasing agreements with vendors, monitor performance, and renegotiate contracts as needed
• Stay current on fashion trends and anticipate consumer preferences
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for product adjustments
• Oversee launch schedules and maintain sample records
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify and evaluate potential new vendors

Job Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in women’s retail and/or e‑commerce buying
• Thorough understanding of fabrics, with strong knowledge of trends and fashion
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work within defined budgets
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions
• Comfort communicating with all levels of staff and management
• Independent, self‑motivated team player
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities
• Detail‑oriented and organized with strong follow‑through
• Ability to travel up to twice per year to key market destinations such as New York and Las Vegas
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and experience meeting deadlines
• Positive, proactive contributor who can work independently and troubleshoot in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment

Benefits and Perks

• Health Savings Account with employer funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Company‑paid basic life/AD&D insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Voluntary benefit offerings (voluntary life/AD&D, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) savings plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday, and sick days
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog‑friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Senior Buyer – Women’s Apparel