Import Purchasing Agent
Philadelphia, PA 
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Import Purchasing Agent

$95,000/yr.-$105,000/yr.


Job Summary -Vaco is working with a growing marketing company and they have an opening for an Import Purchase Agent. This person is responsible for logistics processes, ensuring accurate procurement, and shipment processes. Client is offering work from home opportunities and upward growth mobility.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute global supply chains.
  • Analyze factory pricing
  • Ensure continuous liaison between Operations and Sales
  • Communicate internally with internal managers to ensure operational efficiency
  • Manage supply chain.
  • Attend weekly evening conference calls with the China team and lead conversations as needed.
  • Receive and analyze bids from overseas vendors.
  • Proactively monitor container rates.
  • Source and price additional materials with US vendors
  • Track costs on bid vs. actual container costs
  • Process all payments to ensure they are made on time and accurately.
  • Track all import shipments
Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years global purchasing experience
  • B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, or Management is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Project management experience required
  • Able to work as a team and communicate with internal managers
  • Experience with Supply Chain software

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$ 95000.00-$105000.00 year
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 8 years
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