Procurement Assistant

Rebel Who?

Why Rebel, Why This Job. Some people like the status quo, the safe and the mundane. Others challenge every convention in the book, create new values and expectations, and change their world. They are the Rebels. They are the Challengers. If this is you, read on.

Rebel Athletic is a classic Challenger Brand. Established in 2013 by Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2020, Karen Aldridge, to challenge the lowly conventions of the All-Star Cheer apparel market. Rebel is now the undisputed All-Star Cheer market, thought and style leader.

Over the past 8+ years, Rebel has turned heads quicker than any other manufacturer, and expanded into School and Sideline Cheer, Dance, and everyday athletic wear – all with a trademark sparkle. Rebel’s cutting-edge designs, technological innovations and unstinting focus on service, quality, choice, and value have set a new standard in an industry that was starving for something new. Rebel is the brand that everyone else follows. So, if you want to be a follower, go and work for them. If not, become a Rebel.

Summary of Position:  The procurement specialist is responsible for finding goods and services for the company at the best value regarding quality and price. Additional duties of this position include assisting the analysis and preparation of contracts and working closely with upper management teams as well as outside vendors to meet project requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Source finished or semi-finished products and materials from appropriate vendors in Asia and US

·         Review prices and product specifications from various suppliers to determine which is most cost effective.

·         Acquires accurate and timely sourcing information.

·         Handles project management, PO generation, and factory payment requisitions

·         Ensures the products/materials meet design specifications, and ensure delivery dates

·         Communicates effectively and efficiently with managers, sales staff, support staff, design team, vendors, and overseas team, etc.

·         Participants in and actively seek out additional training and industry experience

·         Reviews supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.

·         Maintains positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met

·         Monitors suppliers’ performance including on-time delivery and quality

·         Analyzes market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trend

·         Records keeping all purchase related activities and price lists, as well as managing products code and inventory record

·         Assesses, manages and mitigates risks; coordinate utilization of obsolete and slow-moving stock to optimize value.

·         Preparation of Requests for Quotations (RFQs)

·         Identifies/Forecasts when supplies or products are running low and place orders to replenish as needed

·         Identifies and prioritizes urgent orders

·         Review and audit invoices before submitting them for payment.

·         Identifies and prioritizes urgent orders and places orders with the vendors.

·         Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.

·         Minimum 1 years of related experience

·         Ability to work independently and within a team environment

·         Strong attention to detail, negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills

·         Demonstrated analytical thinking

·         Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         A general understanding of procurement and procurement terms is considered a plus.

·         Authorization to work in the United States of America

·         Passion for work and great working attitude and team player who is willing to contribute to the team in order to complete tasks and meet goals.