As a Procurement Specialist at BRANDITO, you will play a pivotal role in our business model, ensuring the efficient sourcing and procurement of branded products, blank label products and uniforms. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with various departments, sourcing the best products at a competitive price, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining vendor relationships. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver top-notch merchandise to our clients and maintain our position as a market leader.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supplier Selection: Identify and evaluate suppliers who can meet our unique product and branding requirements. Prioritize our suppliers for our Sales team based on quality, price, and selection. Identifying alternative sourcing options based on price, supply chain, country, and reputation.
- Purchase Order Management: Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner. Address any order-related issues promptly.
- Vendor Relationships & Negotiations: Utilize your negotiation skills to secure cost-effective and high-quality branded products and uniforms. Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers and sales reps. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance our product offerings.
- Negotiate payment terms, credit limits, pricing, rebate structures and monitor rebate receipts to maximize BRANDITO’S financial performance.
- Inventory Management: Assist in implementing inventory management practices and processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Direct Importing: Create Importing network and processes. Establish factory relationships, determine supply chains of products, develop customs compliance and ensure factor quality.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges.
- Strong Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools preferred such as ERP and WMS systems.
- +5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance preferred.
BRANDITO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
At BRANDITO LLC, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.