A growing fashion brand is looking for a Direct-Hire Purchasing/Production Assistant.
About the Role
This role will focus on managing the purchase of raw materials and ensuring timely communication with mills and vendors. You will play a key role in maintaining development timelines, approvals, and overall production flow from concept through delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with Design teams to review and approve fabrics, trims, lab dips, and strike-offs
• Communicate approvals and provide clear feedback on rejections to mills and vendors
• Create and manage purchase orders for all raw materials
• Track submissions, approvals, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors as needed
• Prepare and maintain approved bulk standards for factory reference
• Monitor production calendars to ensure materials arrive within required timelines
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation across all development stages
Qualifications
• Experience in purchasing, production, or raw materials within apparel
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and garment components
• Experience working with design teams on approvals (lab dips, strike-offs, trims)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities