Job Summary - Vaco is working with a growing marketing company and they have an opening for an Import Purchase Agent. This person is responsible for logistics processes, ensuring accurate procurement, and shipment processes. Client is offering work from home opportunities and upward growth mobility.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute global supply chains.
Analyze factory pricing
Ensure continuous liaison between Operations and Sales
Communicate internally with internal managers to ensure operational efficiency
Manage supply chain.
Attend weekly evening conference calls with the China team and lead conversations as needed.
Receive and analyze bids from overseas vendors.
Proactively monitor container rates.
Source and price additional materials with US vendors
Qualifications:
5-8 years global purchasing experience
B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, or Management is preferred
Excellent communication skills
Project management experience required
Able to work as a team and communicate with internal managers
Experience with Supply Chain software
Desired Skills and Experience Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics