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Job Title: Buyer (Formalwear / Apparel)

Job Overview
NB Suits and Tuxedo, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Buyer to oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and inventory planning of suits, tuxedos, and formalwear. This role is critical in ensuring that our product selection aligns with customer demand, seasonal trends, and company profitability goals.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with international manufacturers, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to make data-driven purchasing decisions. This individual will play a key role in maintaining product quality, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing inventory levels across multiple seasons and sales cycles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase suits, tuxedos, and other formalwear products from international manufacturers and suppliers
  • Identify and evaluate new vendors while maintaining strong relationships with existing overseas partners
  • Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, production timelines, and payment terms with international vendors
  • Plan and execute seasonal buying strategies, including inventory selection for peak periods such as prom season, weddings, and holidays
  • Analyze sales trends, historical performance, and customer demand to inform purchasing decisions
  • Calculate and manage logistics costs, including shipping, duties, storage, and warehousing, to ensure cost-effective purchasing
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing decisions with marketing initiatives, promotions, and sales goals
  • Monitor inventory levels and adjust buying strategies to avoid overstocking or stock shortages
  • Ensure product quality standards are met through vendor communication and on-site evaluations when necessary

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 24 months of experience working as a Buyer or in a similar purchasing role
  • Experience sourcing products from international manufacturers
  • Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing and terms
  • Ability to analyze financial data, logistics costs, and inventory performance
  • Knowledge of apparel or fashion industry trends is preferred, particularly in formalwear
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple vendors and deadlines simultaneously

Travel Requirements

  • Willingness to travel internationally approximately once per quarter for up to one week to visit manufacturers and vendors, inspect production, and strengthen supplier relationships

Work Location

Primary place of employment:

1700 9th St., Suite A

Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

Send your resume at: info@nbformalwear.com