Staples Promotional Products "Global Sourcing Specialist"

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While you may know Staples as the world's leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products - a division of Staples - is a national leader in the promotional products and apparel industry and manufacturer and supplier of customer identified caps, garments, and advertising specialty items.

What you'll be doing:

Support all aspects of quoting, ordering, and delivering directly sourced products from overseas manufacturers. The Sourcing Specialist's responsibilities include sourcing products and services at competitive prices and making decisions on which suppliers to work with on any given project. He/she/they will guide overseas suppliers through the production requirements to create custom-branded product for internal sales and merchandising opportunities and ensure product meets all branding and compliance requirements.

* Develop new suppliers and monitor existing relationships over multiple product categories. Review 3rd party factory audits as part of the overall decision process.

* Educate overseas agents and suppliers about ASI industry knowledge, client expectations, product trends, safety requirements, and other necessary details as needed.

* Obtain quotes from different suppliers - must be able to evaluate multiple quotes for the same product type and negotiate best costing and delivery schedules of like item between multiple suppliers.

* Research and understand vendor capabilities, the supply market and market trends to determine contingency plans to mitigate risks on product and cost.

* Research potential products to understand all components (i.e., materials, assembly, functions, etc.) to ensure correct products are sourced and produced.

* Negotiate and follow payment terms with identified suppliers.

* Understand the shipping processes required to deliver product on time and know how to calculate the anticipated freight costs as part of the quoting process.

* Identify commodity codes and applicable duty rates as part of the quoting process.

* Set up product SKUs and create purchase orders.

* Stay apprised of political, economic, social, labor, and environmental issues that could impede the flow of delivery or impact cost structure.

* Follow the production process with the supplier and confirm key stages are met with team and with client. Troubleshoot issues when they arise, and problem solve with suppliers and with clients to avoid delays and quality problems.

* Communicate with team and with client during logistical stages. Confirm delivery requirements proactively and provide delivery direction to internal team as needed.

What you bring to the table:

* Capacity to offer superior customer experiences across multiple global entities.

* A fast learner with interests in understanding different production processes and is someone capable of working with cross-functional teams and people from different backgrounds and cultures.

* A strategic business sense, with mathematical aptitude, great written and verbal communication, salesmanship, sound judgement and attention to detail.

* An ability to work a flexible schedule and travel domestically and internationally.

* Proven experience in customer service, sales, and project management.

Qualifications :

What's needed- Basic Qualifications

* Promotional products experience a plus.

• Experience with overseas sourcing within the ad specialty industry will be given top consideration.

* 1+ years' experience in customer service, sales, and project management.

* Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

We Offer:

At Staples, you'll find the asset we value most is you. It's why we offer a number of benefits to support our associates' well-being both on and off the job. Here, benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our associates and their families for good health, work-life balance, retirement prep and overall peace-of-mind. For more informationCheck out our!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.