Lux
Purchasing Manager
Lux, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083
Lux (Getluxapp.com) is a fast-growing mobile startup that is changing the way consumers shop for home decor. We feature unique products and high-quality goods from various brands located in the USA and internationally.Every week, we launch events for the exclusive brands that we have curated. We specialize in selling kitchenware, home furnishings, and smart tech accessories. For more information about exactly what Lux does, take a look at Getluxapp.com or download our app.Lux was recently featured as one of Apple's Best New Apps in their app store. We are backed by the same investors that invested in Uber and Airbnb.Job Description
Direct and coordinate activities of people engaged in the purchase, sale and trend identification processes; oversee the purchasing staff as well as all policies, practices, and procedures of the department.Execute purchasing activities from the development and implementation of the sourcing strategy to the management of agreements and vendors.Establish short and long term purchasing objectives with annual goals that will support the overall merchandising and business strategy.Conduct research to identify the market trends, products and suppliers of the highest quality and most efficient delivery schedules.Build a supplier ranking matrix for vendors in China and America.Work with current vendor relationships, including negotiating with vendors in China and America, as well as sourcing new partnerships.Leverage vendor/supplier relationships to maximize efficiencies in product transportation, quality and overall profitability.Develop Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ) with potential vendors in China and America.Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Purchasing Manager to develop and execute strategic and tactical initiatives that directly contribute to supply chain success initiatives, supply chain cost reduction, business engagement and improvements in overall operational efficiency. You will head up the Purchasing Department and collaborate closely with the Sourcing Director to analyze and identify areas of opportunity. You will mentor and drive the Buying team to obtain their strategic goals. You are passionate about purchasing, motivated to support an international supply chain, and strive to positively impact strategic goals.You must be able to:Contact vendors, set up purchasing orders, negotiate costs, and track delivery of all raw goods.Oversee the Purchasing Team to drive successful initiatives and best practices.Source products and review current supply chains to identify areas of improvement and cost reduction.Organize and maintain an accurate ERP Purchasing module to ensure data integrity at all times, including ship dates, price lists, shipment tracking, etc.Reconcile billing errors and provide back-up documents for inventory movement to A/P.Manage quality throughout the supply chain to ensure product receipts meet company standards and take effective actions to improve quality when standards are not met.Speak, read, and write in Mandarin and English.Be proficient in Microsoft Office and related applications.Additional Information
Why you should want to work for us:Incredible leadership and an open door policy. Your opinion matters to the company.The opportunity to work and grow with a rising startup.The team: we are smart and passionate, but also know how to have fun.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Direct and coordinate activities of people engaged in the purchase, sale and trend identification processes; oversee the purchasing staff as well as all policies, practices, and procedures of the department.Execute purchasing activities from the development and implementation of the sourcing strategy to the management of agreements and vendors.Establish short and long term purchasing objectives with annual goals that will support the overall merchandising and business strategy.Conduct research to identify the market trends, products and suppliers of the highest quality and most efficient delivery schedules.Build a supplier ranking matrix for vendors in China and America.Work with current vendor relationships, including negotiating with vendors in China and America, as well as sourcing new partnerships.Leverage vendor/supplier relationships to maximize efficiencies in product transportation, quality and overall profitability.Develop Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ) with potential vendors in China and America.Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Purchasing Manager to develop and execute strategic and tactical initiatives that directly contribute to supply chain success initiatives, supply chain cost reduction, business engagement and improvements in overall operational efficiency. You will head up the Purchasing Department and collaborate closely with the Sourcing Director to analyze and identify areas of opportunity. You will mentor and drive the Buying team to obtain their strategic goals. You are passionate about purchasing, motivated to support an international supply chain, and strive to positively impact strategic goals.You must be able to:Contact vendors, set up purchasing orders, negotiate costs, and track delivery of all raw goods.Oversee the Purchasing Team to drive successful initiatives and best practices.Source products and review current supply chains to identify areas of improvement and cost reduction.Organize and maintain an accurate ERP Purchasing module to ensure data integrity at all times, including ship dates, price lists, shipment tracking, etc.Reconcile billing errors and provide back-up documents for inventory movement to A/P.Manage quality throughout the supply chain to ensure product receipts meet company standards and take effective actions to improve quality when standards are not met.Speak, read, and write in Mandarin and English.Be proficient in Microsoft Office and related applications.Additional Information
Why you should want to work for us:Incredible leadership and an open door policy. Your opinion matters to the company.The opportunity to work and grow with a rising startup.The team: we are smart and passionate, but also know how to have fun.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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