Apparel Buyer

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Apparel Buyer to manage purchase order execution, vendor communication, and inventory tracking from initial order placement through final delivery and invoicing. This role is critical to ensuring accurate product flow, timely payments, and strong vendor accountability while supporting the overall planning strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Open Purchase Order (PO) reports, ensuring POs are closed promptly upon completion
• Track inventory from order creation through final receipt, ensuring accuracy at every stage
• Cut and issue all purchase orders based on planning data provided by Apparel Demand Planner
• Ensure all vendor invoices are properly routed to Accounts Payable for timely processing
• Match invoices against packing lists, receipts, and PO details to confirm accuracy
• Standardize and manage ongoing communication with vendors, ensuring clarity and consistency
• Hold vendors accountable for quality issues, incorrect quantities, color discrepancies, or delivery errors
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve PO, shipment, or invoicing discrepancies
• Support the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards, as needed, to track vendor performance
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to POs, shipments, and vendor communications

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree & 1-2 yrs of experience or 3-4 yrs of experience without a degree
• Buying, Sourcing, or Supply Chain operations background
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, invoicing, and inventory flow
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems
• Experience working cross-functionally with Inventory Planning, Accounting, and QA
• Ability to identify issues proactively and drive resolution
• Experience in vendor performance management or supplier scorecards

Preferred Experience

• International Supply Chain experience
• International Logistics experience

Additional Information

• Pay is DOE
• Full-time schedule
• Insurance benefits are available for eligible full-time employees. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, basic life Insurance, Vision plan, HSA, and Employee Assistance Program
• Additional voluntary benefits include accidental insurance, pet coverage, Metlaw services, and additional life insurance coverage
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Available for Full-time employees
• Employee Discount on Bucked Up products and apparel