Purchasing Manager

About Us S&S Hardwood Floors & Supplies is an established Los Angeles flooring company specializing in hardwood flooring, tools, finishes, and installation materials. We work with contractors, builders, and homeowners and carry our own private-label hardwood flooring manufactured overseas, along with a wide range of products from U.S. suppliers. About the Position We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in international purchasing and working directly with overseas manufacturers. The primary focus of this position is managing the purchasing process for our private-label hardwood flooring, including communicating with overseas suppliers, negotiating pricing, placing orders, coordinating production, and overseeing international shipments. In addition to international purchasing, this role involves managing domestic vendors, monitoring inventory levels, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and supervising a small purchasing team. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable negotiating with vendors, and experienced in managing international orders from start to finish. Key Responsibilities International Purchasing & Overseas Vendor Management (Primary Focus) Manage purchasing and ordering directly with overseas manufacturers. Communicate with international suppliers regarding pricing, product specifications, order quantities, and production schedules. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, and lead times. Place and track international purchase orders from initial order through final delivery. Coordinate international shipments, containers, and freight forwarding to ensure timely delivery. Monitor production timelines, shipping schedules, and expected arrival dates. Work with manufacturers on product packaging, labeling, samples, and quality concerns. Maintain strong relationships with existing overseas suppliers and research new suppliers when needed. Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, and vendor-related issues. Domestic Purchasing & Inventory Management Manage purchasing and vendor relationships with domestic suppliers. Monitor inventory levels and ensure products are reordered on time. Analyze purchasing history, product demand, and inventory movement to make informed purchasing decisions. Compare supplier pricing and negotiate competitive purchasing terms. Help prevent stock shortages and unnecessary overstock. Purchasing Operations & Team Management Supervise and coordinate the daily responsibilities of a small purchasing team of 2–3 employees. Use ERP systems to manage purchase orders, inventory, pricing, and vendor information. Maintain and analyze purchasing and inventory reports using Excel. Ensure purchasing records, product information, and order details are accurate and up to date. Communicate purchasing updates, shipment timelines, and inventory concerns to management. Required Qualifications Experience purchasing products directly from overseas manufacturers or international suppliers. Experience managing international purchase orders and communicating with overseas vendors. Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills. Previous purchasing, procurement, or buying experience. Experience using ERP systems for purchasing or inventory management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Previous supervisory or management experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple vendors, purchase orders, and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work full-time onsite in Los Angeles. Preferred Qualifications Experience coordinating international freight, container shipments, and import logistics. Experience purchasing flooring, building materials, or related products. Experience working in wholesale, distribution, or inventory-based businesses. Fluency in Tagalog/Filipino. QuickBooks experience. Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40…

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