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National Emblem, Inc.

Procurement Coordinator &ndash; National Emblem &ndash; Los Angeles, CA$20+ per hour, commensurate with experienceNational Emblem has been an industry leader in embroidered emblems, promotional products, uniform insignia, and branded apparel since 1972. We are the manufacturer of choice for thousands of corporations, professional sports leagues, trade associations, and law enforcement agencies. We pride ourselves on quality, speed of delivery, and the best customer experience in the industry.National Emblem was acquired by new owners in 2024 and is looking for an energetic, motivated cross-team collaborator to coordinate procurement functions for the organization. The Procurement Coordinator role includes partnering with National Emblem&rsquo;s existing vendors, as well as sourcing new vendors for existing and new products. This is a significant opportunity for growth with a long-standing, revenue-generating company looking to take its success to the next level.Minimum Qualifications&middot; Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing role&middot; Experience working directly with vendors and suppliers&middot; Strong computer skills &ndash; proficient in MS Office and ERP and/or CRM systems&middot; Excellent referencesPreferred Qualifications&middot; Strong collaborator; enjoys teamwork&middot; Experience with SAP Business One&middot; Apparel, textile, retail, promotional products, automotive, or sports industry experience&middot; Experience with overseas/offshore vendors and suppliers&middot; Work experience in a ISO 9001 certified organizationPrimary Responsibilities&middot; Directly engage with existing overseas and domestic vendors for direct and indirect purchasingo Create and issue purchase orders for custom products based on customer designs* Develop expertise in threads, backing, colors, borders, etc. to ensure purchased products meet exact specifications for customer designed emblems based on detail sheetso Create and issue purchase orders for inventory products, including automotive stock and sports collectible stock* Analyze and determine purchasing strategy for inventory needs based on automotive customers&rsquo; monthly forecasts and daily release scheduleo Create and issue purchase orders for raw materials, office supplies, support services, etc.&middot; Coordinate with freight carriers, including UPS and FedExo Manage inbound international shipments and keep sales and customer service teams apprised of status, delays, etc.o Negotiate rates/termso Analyze costs and keep management team apprised of trends, including customs/duties/tariff increases, etc.&middot; Source new materials and products&middot; Source new vendors for existing products and new products&middot; Develop purchasing strategies to ensure best possible timing and cost combinationso Manage vendor KPIs and repots cards&middot; Other administrative duties as assignedPay: From $20.00 per hourExpected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Procurement Coordinator

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Procurement Coordinator