Sourcing & Purchasing Coordinator

Company Description

K&M Associates, L.P., founded in 1959 is a top leader in the fashion accessories industry. Known for its expertise in transforming need-based items into impulse purchases, K&M excels in product innovation to consistently offer customers exciting new trends. With in-house design and logistical operations, the company ensures high-quality products and customer satisfaction. K&M's collaborations with world-class retailers demonstrate its leadership in design, manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, and distribution of fashion accessories. The company is fueled by a dedicated team and a culture of innovation, driving its success in the industry.

PRIMARY FOCUS

The Sourcing Purchasing Coordinator role at K&M Accessories provides support and acts as a liaison between our customers and vendors. Our ideal candidate will possess strong communication, analytical and organizational skills. This candidate will communicate daily with both internal team members and foreign vendors to negotiate and ultimately choose vendors based on best pricing and quality. This candidate will be supported by the VP of Asian Operations and Global Procurement and work closely with the VP and the design team to ensure that vendors are chosen efficiently and accurately in accordance with customer expectations and company margin goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Choose suppliers with the support of the VP of Asian Operations and Global Procurement; based on negotiated prices, current work-in-process, current QC issues, customer certifications and the suppliers' ability to complete the developments properly and in a timely manner.
• Follow up with suppliers and the China Office upon receipt of the development for further questions and clarification of the development package. Insure on-time shipment of samples to meet all market and presentation deadlines.
• Check in all samples against the original development packages. Pass samples for Designers' approval. Ensure that all items are properly price updated into SAP and all pictures reflect the samples received. Pass all samples to design.
• Complete cost sheets for both presentations and final purchases for Finance Approval.
• Order pre-approval / QC samples for all orders. Complete approval / QC turnover information to be entered into PO Web and communicated to the China Office and suppliers.

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This is an in-office role. This position is located in Providence RI and is an in-office role.