Sourcing & Buying Manager

Jem Global is seeking an experienced sourcing and buying professional to develop our personal care assortment and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has experience with both domestic and Asian production, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to bring products from concept to delivery. Key Responsibilities Source personal care, beauty, grooming, and bath and body products from domestic and Asian manufacturers. Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for branded and private-label programs. Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms, and production timelines. Manage product development, sampling, packaging, and production approvals. Build product assortments based on retail needs, consumer trends, and target pricing. Compare supplier quotes and evaluate landed costs to meet margin goals. Partner with sales, design, quality, and logistics teams to deliver retail-ready products. Track production schedules, resolve supplier issues, and support on-time delivery. Work with quality and compliance teams to meet product and retailer requirements. Attend trade shows and visit factories as needed. Qualifications Experience as a sourcing manager, merchandiser, or buyer in personal care, beauty, grooming, or related consumer products. Experience with domestic and Asian production required. Strong knowledge of supplier sourcing, product development, purchasing, and cost negotiation. Understanding of import processes, freight, duties, and landed costs. Experience developing products for U.S. retail and private-label programs is a plus. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple products and deadlines. Within commuting distance of Woodbridge, NJ, and able to travel domestically and internationally. Ideal Candidate A hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can find the right factories, negotiate competitive costs, build compelling assortments, and keep product launches on schedule. Pay: $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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