Role Overview
As a Buying Associate – Streetwear, you will play a key role in sourcing, selecting, and managing inventory for our apparel and accessories categories. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external brands/suppliers to ensure our product mix aligns with market trends, customer demand, and Crepdog Crew’s brand identity.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in end-to-end buying for the streetwear category, including apparel, accessories, and exclusive drops.
Collaborate with the Merchandiser and design team to identify trends, gaps, and buying opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic brands, vendors, and suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, margins, MOQs, and timelines to optimize profitability.
Track order deliveries, ensure timely intake, and resolve delays or discrepancies with vendors.
Maintain buying trackers, assortment sheets, margin calculators, and order forms.
Work cross-functionally with cataloging, inventory, marketing, and warehouse teams to ensure timely go-live of collections.
Participate in regular competitive research and product benchmarking.
Support in organizing seasonal buys, pop-ups, or exclusive brand collaborations.