SAINT LAURENT - Fabric Buying Specialist WRTW (M/W)

Within the team of « Development & Purchasing », you will take part on the coordination of the fabrics for some of our collections. You will also collaborate closely with R&D, Design, Production teams to ensure that our fabric needs are met efficiently and effectively.

MISSIONS

• Collaborate with design teams to understand fabric needs for upcoming collections.

• Coordinate with internal teams to manage fabric treatments like washing and dyeing, ensuring alignment with design and performance goals.

• Oversee sampling and prototyping to ensure accurate representation of final products.

• Maintain strong communication between Fabric Development, Fabric Buying, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality control.

• Organize and track fabric testing with the Quality team to ensure compliance with standards.

• Manage dyeing processes, prepare production files, and monitor progress.

• Track and document fabric-specific details (e.g., fragilities, modifications, in-house treatments) and share insights with relevant teams.

• Lead material industrialization, including pilot launches and preparation of approval files for the Studio.

• Monitor fabric inventory and usage, coordinating with production and purchasing to optimize stock levels.

• Maintain up-to-date records on fabric specs, sourcing, pricing, and availability, and act as the main contact for color and material-related queries.

PROFILE

• Background in textile or fashion production, with 3–5 years of experience in fabric development or sourcing.

• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, dyeing, washing, and testing processes.

• Skilled in project coordination, from sampling to industrialization and supplier follow-up.

• Proficient in data tracking and documentation (e.g., fabric specs, inventory, pricing).

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across design, production, and quality teams.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.