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Associate Raw Material Sourcing CONTRACTOR (PT/FT)

Buck Mason· Apparel Design & Production
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Los Angeles, CAFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Contract role focused on raw material sourcing and fabric development for Buck Mason, supporting seasonal fabric development, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration within the design and production teams.

Responsibilities

  • Work with mills and overseas vendors on seasonal fabric development by communicating directly with mills and providing support to sourcing team.
  • 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.

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.

Skills

Required:Global strategic sourcingFabric development and R&DSupplier negotiation
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Modern American Classics

Buck Mason makes updated, modern American classics with a commitment to timelessness, quality, and our California roots.

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