Import Buyer (overseas sourcing)
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Commerce, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Import Buyer
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Full-Time In-Office based in Los Angeles
About Gibson Homewares
Gibson Homewares is a leading U.S. manufacturer in tabletop and housewares offering dinnerware cookware bakeware cutlery and kitchen tools for everyday cooking dining and entertaining. For over 40 years and four generations our Los Angeles-based company has built a portfolio of trusted brands including Gibson Elite Bloomhouse Gibson Home and Soho Lounge along with partnerships with Martha Stewart Calphalon Sur La Table Babish Kenmore Crock-Pot Oster Mr. Coffee and Peanuts.
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Position Summary
The Import Buyer is responsible for sourcing costing and executing product purchasing strategies across cookware bakeware cutlery and kitchen tools. This role works closely with overseas suppliers and internal teams to deliver quality products on time and at competitive cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and develop housewares products with overseas factories (India and Southeast Asia)
- Negotiate pricing terms and production timelines with manufacturing partners
- Manage assigned product categories and purchasing projects from concept through shipment
- Align product selection with U.S. retail customer requirements and deadlines
- Collaborate with Creative Marketing Sales and overseas teams on product development and assortment planning
- Monitor supplier performance costs and delivery schedules
- Maintain accurate purchasing and product data in company systems
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years of buying/purchasing experience in consumer goods or housewares (cookware bakeware cutlery kitchen gadgets or related consumer goods )
- Experience sourcing from India and/or Southeast Asia
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global teams
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $50000 - $60000 annually (based on experience skills and qualifications)
- Benefits include medical dental paid time off and retirement plans
About Company
Over 40 Years Making High Quality Cookware, Dinnerware, Flatware, Serve ware, and Drinkware For All!
