Merchandiser - Purchaser at Synapse International | Torre

Merchandiser - Purchaser

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Full-time

Legal agreement: To be defined

Base compensation
USD60k - 80k/year

+ Health insurance

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La Palma, California
Posted almost 3 years ago

Responsibilities


A well-established luggage manufacturer, importing and distributing products through a variety of retail channels. The company values and rewards individual initiative and creativity. It has been a leader for over 30 years and offers a competitive salary, medical health insurance, paid sick days and vacation, incentive/bonus program, job security, and growth potential. Merchandiser - Purchaser position located in La Palma, CA. The role involves developing purchasing strategies, identifying buying trends, conducting research on available products, negotiating policies and contracts with suppliers, managing deliveries, maintaining professional relationships with key suppliers, and evaluating factory capacities and performance. The position requires extensive knowledge of luggage and duffels, strong communication and negotiation skills, analytical and mathematical capabilities, and the ability to evaluate market conditions and various suppliers. The candidate must be willing to travel overseas, have a keen eye for detail, and possess effective relationship building skills. A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, or a related field is required. Responsibilities: - Develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to keep the business profitable - Conduct self-guided research to become familiar with available products and their costs and benefits - Search available products to find the best combination of quality, price, and delivery - Negotiate policies and contracts with various suppliers - Manage deliveries to confirm compliance with contracts - Identify damaged or defective goods and work out an alternative solution with the supplier - Keep detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports - Maintain professional relationships with all key suppliers - Attend various conferences, supplier plants, and vendor interviews to stay informed about changes and advancements in the industry - Evaluating factory capacities and performance - Conducting Factory Audit - Quality Control Plan - Required to travel overseas including China