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Associate Raw Material Sourcing CONTRACTOR (PT/FT)

Buck Mason·📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Employment

FULL TIME

Work mode

On-site

Experience

3+ years

Salary

Not disclosed

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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.

    About this listing

    • Source: Buck Mason's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
    • Posted 12 Nov 2024

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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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