Entertainment Costume Fabrication Buyer

About the position

The Buyer for Entertainment Costume Fabrication at NBCUniversal is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and procuring all costume-related items in alignment with assigned budgets and operational needs. This role involves collaborating with costume designers and management to ensure the timely acquisition of materials necessary for costume construction and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Makes purchases as assigned by Management for all projects and events.
• Sources fabrics, materials, and supplies in relation to creative/design concepts for all shows, projects, venues.
• Reconcile credit card receipts/statements and monitor production spending accounts.
• Administers all online shopping and returns as needed.
• Returns unused garments, supplies, and accessories in a professional and timely manner.
• Processes invoices and returns, monitors expenditures and budget in relation to project, show, or operational budget actuals.
• Maintains accounting records for all credit card purchases, purchase orders, and payments processed.
• Maintains a current list of vendors, suppliers, and freelance personnel to support costume production.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with vendors.
• Coordinates receiving of all purchased goods and ensures delivery to all users.
• Oversees the ordering and organization of all shop supplies/inventories as necessary.
• Creates and maintains fabrics, notions, purchasing source books, and library.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of costume shop/wardrobe buying experience.
• Keen understanding of costume construction and thorough knowledge of fabrics, textiles, materials, and wardrobe supplies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain costume budgets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of immediate Los Angeles and surrounding area for costume production and product vendors and resources.
• Experience with ordering in high volume for theme park operations is highly desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Quality and partner focus: Continuously look for ways to refine and improve work processes.
• Maximizing resources: Work collaboratively with all employees in the organization.
• Learning and adapting: Remain productive during periods of ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of discounts and perks