We are looking for a Senior Buyer - Ready To Wear to work within our Ready To Wear Production Team. Our approach to men's fashion is strongly setting us apart from the establishment and is creating new space with tailoring at its core. We are there for people who want to be seen. People who don't just want to fit in, but want to find their own way and their own perfect fit. Professionals with a pioneering spirit who are straight to the point, effective and have a strong sense of aesthetic & flair. Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in production management, preferably in the men’s tailoring industry.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in team management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in production planning and understanding of production processes.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of garment construction techniques, fabric properties, and product development and management skills are advantageous.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in production processes is a plus.
- Professional level Chinese (Mandarin) preferred.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee the entire production cycle, starting with price negotiations and ordering Italian fabrics to shipping the products from our ateliers.
- Communicate with key stakeholders throughout the production process.
- Manage the performance of all suppliers (mills and ateliers) on key KPIs, including OTIF delivery, quality, lead time, and price.
- Create performance and quality-driven action plans for each supplier.
- Provide valuable input to support the setup of new PLM and ERP systems, ensuring they are optimized for production.
- Collaborate with the Production Team, which includes RTW Production, Custom Made Production, Product Development, Quality, and Sampling.
- Use your hands-on approach, independent work ethic, and growth mindset to continuously evaluate and optimize production workflows, driving operational excellence within the team.
What you will get:
- Autonomy – we don’t care for needless sign-off’s and want you to get things done.
- Opportunity to make an impact – Disrupt men's tailoring and be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company that takes customer satisfaction very seriously.
- Growth – Opportunity to build a career with one of the fastest growing companies in fashion.
- Corporate Social Responsibility – we are committed to doing business in a sustainable manner. That’s why we aim to only work with suppliers that meet the internationally recognized standards of the International Labour Organization.
- Style – Opportunity to work with a beautiful, high-quality product and a 40% employee discount.
What We Do
Founded in Europe in 2000, Suitsupply has grown to over 125 international stores in cities such as Milan, London, Zurich, Amsterdam, New York, Toronto, Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong. In addition to our ever-expanding number of brick-and-mortar locations, we maintain a strong online presence, allowing Suitsupply to bring our style and top-tier service to all corners of the globe.
In an industry where fast fashion dominates and craftsmanship is fast disappearing, Suitsupply introduces a better option: one where no attention to detail or quality is ever spared. That’s why we use only the finest Italian fabrics sourced from mills such as Ferla, E. Thomas, Larusmiani and Vitale Barberis Canonico.
We have received widespread accolade from the likes of GQ, Esquire, and, perhaps most notably, a Wall Street Journal blind test that rated a $600 Suitsupply suit in a first-place tie with a $3,600 Armani.
While high-quality suiting at an affordable price point remain at the core of all that we do, our versatile range includes jackets, trousers, outerwear, shoes, accessories and attire available as prêt à porter and made-to-measure.
At Suitsupply, we pride ourselves in taking innovative approaches to traditional problems. This has led to the development of technologies such as our Design Your Own feature, our Garmentor app, and a commitment to in-house tailoring, providing quick alterations while you wait for a perfect fit every time. Each and every sales associate receives in-depth training through our acclaimed Suit School, bringing the unmatched level of passion and expertise that make Suitsupply’s customer service stand out.
The message is clear. We believe that nobody should leave Suitsupply with anything less than a perfect fit. If you’re equally devoted to quality, check out our jobs page for opportunities to join us.