National Emblem · 1 day ago
Procurement Coordinator.
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNational Emblem is an industry leader in embroidered emblems and promotional products, seeking a motivated Procurement Coordinator to enhance their procurement functions. The role involves collaborating with vendors, sourcing new products, and developing purchasing strategies to optimize costs and timing.
SportsTextiles
Responsibilities
Directly engage with existing overseas and domestic vendors for direct and indirect purchasing
Create and issue purchase orders for custom products based on customer designs
Develop expertise in threads, backing, colors, borders, etc. to ensure purchased products meet exact specifications for customer designed emblems based on detail sheets
Create and issue purchase orders for inventory products, including automotive stock and sports collectible stock
Analyze and determine purchasing strategy for inventory needs based on automotive customers’ monthly forecasts and daily release schedule
Create and issue purchase orders for raw materials, office supplies, support services, etc
Coordinate with freight carriers, including UPS and FedEx
Manage inbound international shipments and keep sales and customer service teams apprised of status, delays, etc
Negotiate rates/terms
Analyze costs and keep management team apprised of trends, including customs/duties/tariff increases, etc
Source new materials and products
Source new vendors for existing products and new products
Develop purchasing strategies to ensure best possible timing and cost combinations
Manage vendor KPIs and reports cards
Other administrative duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing role
Experience working directly with vendors and suppliers
Strong computer skills – proficient in MS Office and ERP and/or CRM systems
Excellent references
Preferred
Strong collaborator; enjoys teamwork
Experience with SAP Business One
Apparel, textile, retail, promotional products, automotive, or sports industry experience
Experience with overseas/offshore vendors and suppliers
Work experience in a ISO 9001 certified organization
Company
National Emblem
National Emblem is the emblem company of choice for thousands of corporations, law enforcement agencies, and professional sports leagues.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-09-26Acquired
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