Buyer – 3P Apparel, Accessories

Huckberry

3P Apparel & Accessories Buyer managing vendor relationships and brand collaborations for Huckberry. Driving strategy and selection in apparel and accessories for ecommerce and retail channels.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in apparel and accessories buying, including preseason planning, OTB management, and assortment strategy. Proven ability to build vendor relationships and drive brand performance through analytical insights and collaborative execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Apparel Buying ExperienceVendor Relationship ManagementPreseason PlanningOTB ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

BuyingMerchandisingAssortment StrategySell-Through AnalysisQuantificationExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team PlayerStrong CommunicationCoaching and Mentoring

Industry Keywords

3P ApparelEcommerceRetailBrand CollaborationsMarket Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Buy 3rd party apparel brands and wearable accessories for Huckberry’s owned channels (Ecommerce and Retail)
Own apparel brand relationships across the 3P portfolio, building long-term partnerships and negotiating terms
Execute brand-level preseason planning and budgets, including assortment strategy, brand scorecards, and OTB management
Drive Item Level Quantification for all 3P apparel and accessories buys
Partner with Merch Manager and the broader 3P team to ensure coordinated multi-department brand strategies
Manage in-season GTM execution for Ecommerce and Retail, partnering with the Ecomm/Marketing team on launch and slotting
Identify and pursue opportunities for brand collaborations, SMUs, and exclusive product development within apparel and accessories
Track and report on brand and category performance, surfacing insights to drive in-season adjustments
Attend market and key brand meetings; maintain active relationships with top 3P apparel partners
Support the broader 3P team with buying tasks and seasonal execution as needed
Teach, coach, and motivate Assistant Buyer to drive in-season performance management and become exceptional pickers of product, editors of assortments, and business managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of buying or merchandising experience; apparel or accessories buying experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to build and manage vendor/brand relationships
Experience with preseason planning, OTB management, and assortment strategy
Strong analytical skills; comfortable with business reviews, sell-through analysis, and quantification
Proficient in Excel and key formulas
Collaborative and communicative team player who can work closely with Planning, Ecommerce, and Marketing
Genuine enthusiasm for the 3P brand space - knows the apparel and accessories landscape and has a point of view on what belongs at Huckberry
Passion for the outdoors, adventure, and the Huckberry lifestyle brand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401(k) and employer match
Annual Huckberry shopping credits
Paid Sabbatical leave at 4 years
Summer Fridays
Weekly catered lunch
Monthly happy hours
Mental health resources
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Generous employee discount
WFH flexibility
Annual offsites