Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Buyer, Fabrics

About Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist fabric buyers throughout the procurement and purchasing process for seasonal collections (WW26, WCR27, WSU27, MSP27)
• Provide comprehensive support to the lining fabric buyer including research, orders, and administrative tasks for designated collections
• Manage dyeing orders for lined fabrics, negotiating pricing and lead times with suppliers
• Ensure receipt and accurate completion of technical specification sheets for all fabrics, with proper data entry into the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
• Maintain and regularly update raw materials databases and PLM with complete technical information pertaining to all textile materials
• Verify sustainability certification compliance for 100% of fabrics in accordance with Kering's sustainability development standards
• Coordinate fabric collection from manufacturing facilities via shuttle or truck services, ensuring all relevant information is properly loaded into the dedicated online system

Qualifications

• Background in business school or fashion school education
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities
• Demonstrated organizational discipline, flexibility, and proactive mindset
• Prior exposure to luxury goods environments (preferred)
• Sensitivity to product development and material quality (preferred)
• Advanced English proficiency and Italian language skills (preferred)

Skills

Experience

["Prior experience in a luxury environment is an asset", "Product sensitivity and understanding of textile materials is valued"]

Education

["Business school or fashion school degree or equivalent qualification"]

Workplace

Culture

Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.

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