Buyer

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier communication, price negotiation, and purchase order execution. This role works closely with overseas factories—primarily in China—to ensure product availability, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery, while cross-functionally supporting internal teams such as Product Development, Creative and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with overseas factories to manage orders, timelines, and production updates
• Negotiate and finalize purchase pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers
• Issue purchase orders and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery
• Cook with Product Development and Creative teams to align on product specifications and timelines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas suppliers and partners
• Track open orders, proactively identify delays, and implement solutions to meet shipping deadlines
• Resolve discrepancies related to pricing, invoices, quality issues, and production concerns

Qualifications & Requirements

• Eligible to work in the USA is required
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing or sourcing experience in an import/trading or consumer products environment
• Strong experience working with overseas factories, preferably in China
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (required)
• Proven negotiation skills with a strong understanding of cost structures and pricing
• Experience with tabletop products (dinnerware, flatware, glassware) a plus
• Solid knowledge of production timelines and factory processes
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and project management skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and relationship management
• Results-driven with a sense of urgency
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Collaborative team player across departments