Buyer, APAC - Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a seasoned buyer to support our global supply chain.  Buyers perform various purchasing functions within the Fanatics Collectibles business unit. This position is expected to own all areas related to the assigned product including but not limited to attending “walk throughs”, reviewing forecasts, monitoring inventory for replenishment, issuing purchase orders, processing invoices for payment, arranging and expediting shipments, ensuring quality/compliance, collaborating with departments to find efficiencies, and acting as liaison between vendor and internal customers.

A successful candidate will have experience working with manufacturers in China and Southeast Asia to produce and export good to the US and Europe.  This buyer role reports to the APAC Manager of Sourcing. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week. 

Buyer Responsibilities: 

• Prepare RFQ and benchmarking 
• Prepare purchase order for services and materials 
• Source supplier based on internal customer needs
• Ensure accurate and timely invoice processing
• Maintain costing file for assigned projects
• Initiate RFQ’s against assigned products
• Work with product management to ensure GIH date are accurate and achieved
• Coordinate sample approvals for review
• Clarify specification and production concern with vendor and internal customers
• Track vendor performance and report matrix for improvement (If US provide template)
• Maintain purchasing record and supplier contract database
• Create analytical report as request
• Track / Expedite shipment
• Coordinate CPSIA testing on required items

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Assist and manage project from planning through execution, and ensuring OTD 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitating communication between stakeholders
• Assist develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, tracking progress and adjusting as necessary

Office Management Responsibilities:

• Manage office supplies and equipment, coordinating maintenance and procurement as needed. 
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling travel, organizing events. 

Qualifications:

• Advanced level Excel skills are a MUST
• 3 to 5 years related work experience
• Navigate through both conflict and problem resolution
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Oracle a plus
• Ability to track and follow up on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organizational skills
• Proactive thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team located in various sites

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. 

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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