Job Description:

The buyer/procurement specialist will be responsible for:

  • Sourcing new domestic and international vendors

  • Negotiating pricing and evaluating vendor performance

  • Market research to determine sales margins

  • Maintain and plan for production needs to support daily operations


Skills:

Individual must be able to take on single or multiple tasks instantly, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.

  • At least 5 years of merchandise sourcing and analysis.

  • Knowledge in packaging materials preferred.

  • Strong vendor communications and negotiations skills.

  • Knowledge in Inventory control.

  • Strong projection and analysis skills.

  • Understanding of warehousing, logistics, and trucking equipment is a strong plus.