Procurement Specialist

Join The Cookware Company – Where Innovation Meets Flavor! At The Cookware Company, we’re not just making cookware—we’re changing the way the world cooks! As a fast-growing, global powerhouse in housewares and consumer goods, we proudly introduced the first-ever PTFE-free nonstick cookware in 2007. Since then, we’ve been serving up award-winning brands like GreenPan, GreenLife, and Blue Diamond in over 100 countries (and counting!).

We thrive on innovation, creativity, and a passion for making cooking easier, healthier, and more fun. With headquarters in Belgium, key offices in New York, and teams spanning the Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, and Jiangmen, we offer an international, dynamic work environment where ideas sizzle and careers grow.

Ready to cook up something amazing with us? Let’s make kitchen magic together!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to manage purchase order placement and production coordination across a mix of company-owned manufacturing facilities and third-party overseas factory partners. This role plays a key part in supporting both our wholesale retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses by ensuring orders are placed accurately, produced on time, and delivered as planned.

This position works cross-functionally with internal teams and collaborates closely with factory operations to maintain smooth, efficient production across multiple channels and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders across both company-owned factories and third-party overseas suppliers
• Coordinate production plans and order execution with internal factory teams and external manufacturing partners
• Serve as a central point of contact to ensure alignment on quantities, specifications, timelines, and priorities
• Track production progress and delivery schedules, proactively identifying and addressing risks or delays
• Work cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, logistics, quality, and sales teams to align demand and execution
• Ensure accuracy of all order details including pricing, specifications, packaging, and delivery terms
• Maintain clear documentation and update internal systems with order status and changes
• Use Excel to analyze order data, track production status, reconcile discrepancies, and support reporting
• Support issue resolution related to production capacity, quality concerns, or delivery timelines
• Assist in improving procurement and order management processes across internal and external manufacturing networks

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or production coordination
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing facilities (internal and/or third-party)
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, tracking, and reporting (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
• Experience working within ERP systems for purchase order and inventory management. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Background in consumer goods manufacturing or global sourcing a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment
• Hybrid position - combination of Tarrytown, NY and remote