Buyer

Be responsible for procuring goods, managing material costs, and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses.  Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure goods are delivered promptly.  Provide procurement-related reports and analyses to the department manager.  Special assignments may be assigned as needed.Compensation Range: $60,850 - 74,550Principle ResponsibilitiesManage and work collaboratively with vendors throughout the sourcing and purchasing processHandle purchase order placement to suppliers for domestic orders, direct import as well as containerizationMonitor and control inventory level to reflect product seasonalityProvide cost analysis and landed cost to sales and marketing teamsProcure merchandise in a timely fashion per demand and forecastCoordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and shipment statusWork with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service, and delivery during international business hoursCollaborate with demand planner, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, logistics, warehouse, Import Department and custom brokers for inventory fulfillmentQualify and recommend potential vendors based on sourcing procedures, research, and analysisLead cost-out initiatives for assigned product linesAct as liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendorsManage both internal and external factory audits with the Asian Sourcing CoordinatorRepresent Sourcing on distribution and logistics initiativesWork collaboratively with the Sales and Marketing teams to support new product and program launchesCross-train on essential Purchasing functions utilizing SAP and the MRP systemNegotiate contracts and agreements and ensure compliance with corporate standards