Senior Merchandise Buyer

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

We’re seeking a full-time Senior Merchandise Buyer (official title: Senior Buyer) for our Los Angeles-based corporate office for our sub brand, Hauture . The Senior Buyer will be experienced in women’s apparel, keep up with current trends, follow trend setting labels and brands. The Senior Buyer is also responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items. They will be working with a fast-growing team and collaborate with our creative team, providing hands on experience. You will also be a mentor and provide guidance to the Assistant Buyers.

Job Responsibilities

Working with the Head of Merch to run the merchandising department

Create product specifications and select fabrics, trims, colors, and embellishments

Overseeing the final production of designs, including fittings

Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency

Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities

Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts

Staying up to date on fashion trends and anticipating what consumers will want

Analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities for product adjustments

Overseeing launching schedule and maintaining sample records

Conducting ongoing market research to identify new potential vendors

Job Requirements

7-10+ years experience in Woman’s Retail/E-Commerce buying

Thorough understanding of fabrics, knowledge of trends and fashion

Strong negotiation skills and ability to stick to a budget

Proficient use of Excel and MS Word

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization

Able to effectively communicate 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

Ability to travel twice a year to New York and Las Vegas

Sense of urgency, highly detailed, and experience in meeting deadlines

A positive go getter and team player, who can work independently with the ability to troubleshoot within a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment