About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The Senior Buyer role at SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is based in the company's corporate office in Los Angeles. This full-time job involves developing styles across all categories for one or more of SHEIN's sub-brands and managing the end-to-end development process. The ideal candidate has a strong fashion sensibility and a deep understanding of current and emerging trends. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has offices around the world. The Senior Buyer will work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging sales data to inform product decisions. SHEIN is committed to making fashion accessible to all.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Conduct vendor research and selection to improve profitability, reduce operating costs, and increase efficiency
- 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
- Research trends and anticipate consumer shopping behaviors to guide product decisions
- Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for product optimization and adjustments
- Manage product launch timelines and maintain accurate sample records
- Mentor and support Assistant Buyers
Requirements & Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in womenswear buying
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrated ability to identify, conceptualize, and execute aesthetic direction aligned with trends, seasonality, and business objectives
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management skills
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage analytics for strategic decision-making
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least twice per year
How to Apply
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