Buyer, Business

Reporting into the Senior Purchasing Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for purchasing finished goods from domestic and international suppliers while supporting demand planning analytics across multiple product categories and customer channels. This role ensures product availability, supplier performance, and accurate system data while collaborating cross‑functionally with product development, logistics, and sales teams.

• Manage supplier performance to ensure alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date product, vendor, and purchase order data within the People Soft system.
• Participate in new product development meetings, providing strategic insights and recommendations for assigned brands.
• Manage item setup processes for designated brands, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Coordinate with Product Development on sample approvals, packaging approvals, and related timelines.
• Oversee purchasing requirements to ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with Enesco satellite offices and global suppliers to address MOQ requirements, pricing changes, production delays, and carton pack adjustments.
• Communicate supply chain delays and implications to internal stakeholders, including Sales, Customer Service, and Brand Management.
• Expedite vendor purchase orders to minimize out‑of‑stock situations and maintain inventory availability.
• асасensure compliance with established procurement policies and processes.
• Partner with third‑party logistics providers to ensure timely booking of shipments and accurate receipt of shipping data within internal PO management systems.
• Identify opportunities to better fulfill customer demand through inventory allocation optimization and shortfall analysis.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or inventory management. Experience with finished goods purchasing and large number of SKUs preferred.
• Strong organizational, follow‑up, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams, levels within the organization, and external partners.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

The salary on offer for this hybrid position will be $65,000.00 per year.

Ad Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibitedлик by federal, state or local law.

ABOUT AD POPULUM:
Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its diverse portfolio of legendary brands, including NECA
, the industry leader in pop culture action figures and collectibles;
Rubies
, the #1 costumes company in the world;
Enesco
, known for Department 56, a top purveyor of holiday décor;
Kidrobot
, a globally recognized, premier creator of limited edition art toys, plush and lifestyle accessories;
Wiz Kids
, a top producer of miniatures and award‑winning table top games worldwide;
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