Sourcing Consultant – Contractor
Breakout
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Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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About the role
- Working with our Operations team to learn our event kits and help identify procurement methods for materials that can be sourced more efficiently.
- Researching and liaising with prospective suppliers that can meet Breakout’s specific criteria in terms of quality, quantity, delivery, and cost of materials.
- Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, ordering samples, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
- Ensure vendor and product quality assurance.
- Develop best practices for sourcing and managing perishables.
- Provide regular updates, analysis, and recommendations to the Operations team.
- Advise Operations team on best practices, vendor management, negotiations and ensuring compliance with all laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Requirements
- 5+ years in sourcing, procurement and purchasing, especially in China.
- Experience working in Alibaba is strongly preferred.
- Experience with international shipping is strongly preferred.
- Experience with sourcing and managing perishable goods is required.
- Experience working with 3PLs is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the procurement market, supply chain, trends and processes.
- Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus a comfortability with negotiation.
- A self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong skills in the areas of organization, time management, efficiency, and attention to detail are a must.
- Experience working with small remote teams is a plus.
Benefits
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communicationteamworkorganizationtime managementefficiencyattention to detailself-starternegotiation comfort