Senior International Buyer

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for our Tijuana-based manufacturing partners, ensuring real-time visibility into production health and quality standards.
• Lead the strategic sourcing and lifecycle management for critical components across Asia and North America, identifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers capable of supporting L.A.B. Golf’s rapid scaling.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and performance management of global suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness and quality.
• Support negotiation of high-value contracts, lead times, and service terms to improve L.A.B. Golf’s bottom line from a Procurement perspective.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key partners, driving accountability for quality and delivery.
• Develop and execute contingency sourcing strategies to mitigate global supply chain disruptions.
• Own the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) process, ensuring data integrity and timely execution of "Buy" signals.
• Manage the full PO lifecycle for high-complexity SKUs, including creation, expediting, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with outsource manufacturing partners and international suppliers to ensure supply continuity across all distribution centers.
• Proactively monitor global supply signals and supplier health to identify risks early.
• Execute safety stock strategies and alternative sourcing plans to guarantee 100% material availability for the production floor.
• Develop and maintain a Risk Register for critical Tier 1 and Tier 2 components; implement safety stock levels and 'buffer' strategies to insulate production from lead-time volatility.
• Lead the 'Expedite/De-expedite' process by monitoring global transit lanes and supplier production schedules to ensure zero line-down events.
• Manage key procurement KPIs: Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Inventory Turns, and On-Time Material Availability.
• Balance service levels against lead times and working capital constraints to minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.
• Collaborate with Finance on purchase order reconciliation, invoice verification, and annual budgeting.
• Act as the functional lead for the Buyer/Planner team, providing mentorship, training, and standardized process expectations.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the ERP (NetSuite/SAP) to streamline the "Procure-to-Pay" workflow.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Sales (forecasts), Product Development (NPI), and Production (capacity).

Qualifications, Skills And Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering required.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or CPSM certification preferred.
• Equivalent work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain coordination will be considered.
• Experience 5+ years of experience in international procurement, with proven success managing Asia-based supply chains and Southern California/Mexico 'Maquiladora' operations.
• Experience working with vendors, service providers, or external partners in a business environment preferred.
• Familiarity with sourcing, vendor evaluation, and purchase order management is a plus.
• Knowledge of L.A.B. Golf’s products, operational workflows, or business processes is an advantage.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query); ability to build dashboards to monitor vendor performance and service metrics.
• Experience with ERP systems or procurement/purchasing modules (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) preferred.
• Ability to manage and interpret vendor performance metrics, order statuses, and lead times.
• Comfortable using dashboards, shared tools, and communication platforms to support procurement and reporting.

Desired Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Skilled negotiator with a focus on achieving cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Adaptable and resourceful in managing shifting priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of accountability and ownership over deliverables.