Job Description

Our client is a global company selling imported industrial products and wholesale construction materials.

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing potential suppliers for standard products to be offered to stores and handling helpdesk inquiries from the stock purchasing team regarding quality, packaging, MOQ, and special branch price requests.
• After reviewing quotations and conducting on-site factory visits, identifying and recommending suppliers to product managers and other internal customers.
• Communicating with U.S. product development groups and internal customers through early morning conference calls and emails.
• Following up on project progress with product managers, potential suppliers, and sourcing teams to ensure smooth communication among all project stakeholders.
• Continuously sending new potential suppliers' pricing and introductions for discussion with SDM on current product line strategies, particularly for single-source categories.
• Working with the marketing team on internal product sourcing or market material preparation for EB products, including flyers, videos, and employee show-free items.
• Assisting the sourcing project lead in selecting the most qualified suppliers for Fastenal based on price, quality, and service metrics.
• Keeping the SI team updated on packaging changes for the FASTCO database.
• Coordinating with the QC team on quality complaints from hubs and standard part customers.
• Collaborating with buyers to address supplier MOQ issues, adjusting MOQ or MOV to meet demand, or switching to consolidated pricing with suppliers to improve shipping efficiency.
• Working with the China sales team on their product requests and questions.
• Expediting all supplier repeat orders for production, testing, ASN pushing, booking, and delivery via email and phone.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial products and fasteners is a plus.
• Fluent oral and written English communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills in a fast-paced team environment.
• Analytical, driven, open-minded, goal-oriented, and customer service-focused.
• Business development experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Excel and related Microsoft Office software.
• Practising integrity and professionalism in all aspects of business.
• Basic knowledge of print study is preferred but not required.
• Travel is required for this position, ranging from 10% to 25% of work time.