Costume Buyer (Project Hire / Internal Assignment)
$56,700–$76,000 year
On-site · Orlando, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Costume Buyer (Internal Assignment) at Disney Live Entertainment. This role facilitates the purchase of various raw goods and products that support operational offerings globally, replenishes existing products, and assists with new development. Responsibilities include researching raw materials, placing orders with fabric mills, monitoring delivery dates, negotiating costs and delivery dates with vendors, ensuring receipt by vendors, partnering with clients to maintain raw material quality, tracking invoices, and communicating production status. The role requires 3+ years of apparel purchasing with textile sourcing, knowledge of SAP and/or Coupa, experience with international shipping and global sourcing, cost analysis, budgeting, and strong collaboration with leadership. Travel domestically and internationally is required. Knowledge of SharePoint, Smartsheet, SAP purchasing module, Coupa, Yunique PLM, and/or Access is preferred. Education includes High School Diploma or equivalent; advanced degree preferred. Scheduling flexibility including weekends and holidays is required, with the possibility of travel between work locations.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in apparel purchasing with textile sourcing
- Knowledgeable in the apparel industry, both domestically and globally
- Skilled in international shipping processes, global sourcing, and compliance
- Experience conducting cost analysis and comparisons
- Prior experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
- Experience leading workflow and project budgets
- Robust communication skills and ease in collaborating with leadership including Executives
- Experience with continuous improvement process
- Ability to work around all types of synthetic fibers, human hair, furs, prosthetics, adhesives, contact lenses, and cosmetics
- Schedule availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally required
- Ability to travel between work locations on a given day
- Must hold or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Advanced Degree in Textiles, Costuming, Apparel, or related field preferred
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