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

Job description

ABOUT SAINT LAURENT Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape. In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  France