QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Experience: 3+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management (promotional products, manufacturing, or consumer goods industry experience preferred).
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop a team while working cross-functionally with Sales and Design.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software (Wrike preferred) and advanced Excel for cost modeling and analysis.
• Negotiation & Communication: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to clearly communicate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail Orientation: Skilled in analyzing costs, tariffs, and logistics for accurate and competitive pricing.
• Asia Sourcing Knowledge: Familiarity with Chinese factories and international logistics strongly preferred.
  Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire
  Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• This is a temp-to-hire position. Are you open to opportunities like this?
• Are you presently employed?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 procurement specialists, driving efficiency and accuracy in the RFQ process.
• Partner with Sales to receive, prioritize, and execute customer and sales rep RFQs.
• Manage projects through our project management system (Wrike) to ensure timelines are met.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Design team to develop mockups for customer approval.
• Source and negotiate with Chinese factories and suppliers, balancing quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Evaluate and compare factory quotes, including unit pricing, packaging, and mold/tooling costs.
• Calculate and analyze shipping costs, recommending the most cost-effective options (DHL, FedEx IE, or ocean freight).
• Apply HTS codes and tariff rates for accurate landed cost calculations.
• Deliver detailed, competitive pricing to Sales and customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international vendors and factories.
• Oversee select office management responsibilities as needed.