What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at shein?
About SHEIN
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.
Position Summary
We are seeking a full-time Senior Buyer (official title: Senior Buyer I) to join our Los Angeles–based corporate office. In this role, you will develop styles across all categories for one or more of SHEIN’s sub-brands in a fast-paced environment. You will leverage sales data to inform product decisions and manage the end-to-end development process, including trend research, supplier identification, purchase order execution, and on-time delivery.
The ideal candidate has a strong fashion sensibility, a deep understanding of current and emerging trends, and the ability to translate insights into commercially successful products.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Merchandising to execute product strategy and optimize assortment planning
- Develop new products, including creating technical specification packages and selecting fabrics, trims, colors, and embellishments
- Oversee the design development process through final production, including fittings
- Conduct vendor research and selection to improve profitability, reduce operating costs, and increase efficiency
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality standards and on-time delivery
- Manage and execute purchase agreements, monitor vendor performance, and renegotiate contracts as needed
- Research trends and anticipate consumer shopping behaviors to guide product decisions
- Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for product optimization and adjustments
- Manage product launch timelines and maintain accurate sample records
- Mentor and support Assistant Buyers
Job Requirements
- 3 years of professional experience in womenswear buying
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrated ability to identify, conceptualize, and execute aesthetic direction aligned with trends, seasonality, and business objectives
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management skills
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage analytics for strategic decision-making
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least twice per year
Benefits and Perks
- Bonus eligible
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
- Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
- Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
- Employee discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch
- Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
- Free gym access (available at select locations)
- Free swag giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
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Pay Range
$63,900 - $104,900 USD
Salary : $63,900