Sourcing and Buying Supervisor

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

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  Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details

  
  
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Work Your Way (hybrid work)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
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  Career advancement opportunities

  
  

We are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Sourcing and Buying Supervisor to lead our international sourcing and domestic procurement operations for Nth Gear and its brands. This key role is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring a high in-stock rate, and driving efficient supply chain operations to support our fast-growing eCommerce business. Managing multi-million-dollar inventories, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing supplier relationships, streamlining purchasing processes, and contributing to the overall success of our brand portfolio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• International Sourcing & Procurement:




• Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with overseas suppliers, particularly in China and Vietnam.
• Ensure competitive pricing, quality, and lead times while optimizing landed costs.Nth Gear
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with international trade regulations.




• Domestic Buying & Inventory Management:




• Oversee domestic purchasing from distributor partners.
• Manage inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability across all channels.
• Ensure compliance with Amazon FBA requirements and marketplace fulfillment needs.




• Team Leadership:




• Lead and develop a team, including one direct report responsible for domestic purchases.
• Drive strategic decisions for product assortment, demand planning, and replenishment.




• Operational Excellence & Systems Management:




• Analyze purchasing trends, sales data, and inventory performance to drive improvements.
• Utilize Excel and ERP systems to manage procurement, forecasting, and reporting.
• Adapt quickly to changing market conditions and supply chain disruptions.

• Experience: 5-7 years in B2C supply chain management, purchasing, or sourcing, with a strong understanding of third-party marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.
• Strategic & Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance cost, quality, and speed.
• Negotiation Expert: Proven ability to negotiate with international and domestic suppliers.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) and experience with ERP systems.
• Results-Driven: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, driving continuous improvement in supply chain operations.
• Excellent Communicator: Collaborates effectively across teams, manages supplier relationships, and presents insights clearly.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to utilize keyboard with quick movements sometimes at rapid work speeds while multitasking. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision utilizing monitor and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work within moderate noise conditions present in a business office setting. Language Skills: ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $100,000 and $115,000 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.