Purchaser - Project Administration
Hybrid Apparel · Lewis Center, OH · 2 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
What You'll Do
- Place and manage garment orders with international manufacturing partners
- Track production progress across all stages (sampling, development, bulk production, finishing, and shipping)
- Maintain clear communication with overseas vendors to ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and specifications
- Analyze production forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels to determine raw material requirements (ink, shipping materials, etc.)
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing
- Monitor pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities to optimize purchasing decisions
- Lead end-to-end execution of one-off, high-visibility customer orders
- Cook up close with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver on customer expectations
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Fashion Merchandising
- 2–5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or production coordination experience
- Experience working with international vendors and understanding of global supply chains is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.