Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Alabaster Co Full time
Job Title: Junior Buyer

Company Overview:

Alabaster Co is a leading brand in the Christian market, renowned for its beautifully designed Bibles and books. Our company culture is fast-paced, innovative, and driven by a passion for creating meaningful products.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support our sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management processes. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the supply chain process, enjoys working with vendors, and has an eye for cost-effective purchasing without compromising on quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, source, evaluate, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers for products, raw materials, and packaging, ensuring consistent communication and resolving any issues related to orders, quality, or delivery.
  • Support the end-to-end purchasing process, including issuing purchase orders, monitoring order status and delivery timelines, ensuring accurate quantities, and managing inventory to meet sales goals without overstocking.
  • Collaborate with the product development and design team to understand product needs and specifications, and recommend new materials or products that align with Alabaster Co's design aesthetics and customer expectations.
  • Assist in prototype ordering and sample management, ensuring product samples meet the required standards before full production.
  • Monitor procurement budgets, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Work closely with Creative, Marketing, and Operations teams to align product delivery schedules with upcoming campaigns and launches.
  • Help analyze purchasing and sales data to inform decisions on inventory replenishment, product performance, and supplier evaluations.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and innovations, proactively seeking opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance.

Location and Work Environment:

Hybrid work model: 2 days in-office per week, remaining days remote.

Initial Engagement:

This role will start as a part-time or contract position for the first three months, providing both you and Alabaster Co with an opportunity to assess fit and performance before transitioning to a full-time role.

Benefits:

  • Exceptional health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with 99% of premiums covered by us, starting from your first month.
  • A 401(k) plan with a 3% salary contribution from us, enroll after six months.
  • Enjoy various stipends for work and wellness, and a generous 85% discount on company products.
  • Holidays: Enjoy 12 days of holiday leave to relax and celebrate.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Take advantage of 168 hours of PTO for vacations, personal days, or that much-needed break.
  • Sick Leave: We provide 64 hours of sick leave to take care of yourself when you're not feeling your best.


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