Job Description
Job Description
Bring your procurement expertise to our thriving 50+ year old company that’s a leader in the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. We manufacture and distribute beauty and personal care products that are sold throughout the world. Plus, we are one of the largest privately held beauty and personal care manufacturers in the US. We have an immediate need for a Buyer. This role is based in Los Angeles, full-time, onsite, no hybrid option.
Summary of duties: Managing the supply chain activities related to sourcing, procurement, and delivery of all items as assigned. This includes identifying and qualifying suppliers, cost reduction, coordination of inbound freight, purchase order creation, pricing/applied cost, inventory management / stocking strategies that meet company fill rate objectives, lead-time reduction, payment terms, and overall supplier development. This work is done in conjunction with the product development / brand, planning, operations, and quality departments. Management of special projects as assigned related to the supply chain function.
This position reports to the Director of Purchasing.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
- Work with international and domestic suppliers to verify production capacity, negotiate prices, enforce timelines, and guarantee quality control.
- Need to have the ability to manage several ongoing projects together.
- Place and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production, warehouse, and sales teams to meet business needs.
- Maintain supplier relationships and resolve any supply or quality issues.
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and flexibility (e.g., support in product development, lead time reduction, …etc)
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- MRP (ROI) / Sourcing (Quoting) / Buying Process (PO Placement / Confirmation)
- Review and analyze purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.
Requirements:
- Highly preferred: advanced knowledge and experience with ERP systems, Excel, Access, and Outlook. ROI knowledge and experience.
- Experience with ERP software, quoting and sourcing, Microsoft Office, problem solving both personally and within a team environment
- Collective sourcing based on annual spend, supplier management, total cost management, sourcing new vendors, understand material and drawing specifications, advanced Excel knowledge and experience
- Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or MBA. Will consider some college or relevant job experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in personal care products purchasing including sourcing and supplier management.
For consideration, please send your resume. Our health insurance package includes medical, dental, & vision. We also offer paid time off, holiday pay, supplemental and voluntary life insurance, and a retirement plan.
Company DescriptionAmerican International Industries is the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women. With fifty-plus years of industry experience, we understand what it takes to be successful in the competitive and ever-changing world of beauty.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, we are at the heart of beauty and fashion. Our continued access to the latest trends has given way to fresh and innovative products. Our corporate headquarters occupy approximately 250,000 square feet and are comprised of executive and administrative offices, warehousing and on-site manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, ibd, 'N Rage, ProLinc, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Tres Flores, and Youthair to name a few. With over 60 brands, our niche products reach all segments of retail, beauty-supply, grocery, boutique and specialty markets in over 180 co
Company Description
American International Industries is the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women. With fifty-plus years of industry experience, we understand what it takes to be successful in the competitive and ever-changing world of beauty.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Los Angeles, California, we are at the heart of beauty and fashion. Our continued access to the latest trends has given way to fresh and innovative products. Our corporate headquarters occupy approximately 250,000 square feet and are comprised of executive and administrative offices, warehousing and on-site manufacturing and distribution facilities.\r\n\r\nOur product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, ibd, 'N Rage, ProLinc, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Tres Flores, and Youthair to name a few. With over 60 brands, our niche products reach all segments of retail, beauty-supply, grocery, boutique and specialty markets in over 180 co