Sourcing Buyer - Cambridge, Canada - RIMOWA

RIMOWA

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel.

For more than 120 years, we have dedicated ourselves to developing unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

We are searching for a self-motivated, friendly, and persuasive Sourcing Buyer with a keen eye for detail to lead localization, onshoring and insourcing initiatives.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting market research, building a network of potential vendors, negotiating the best agreements, and travelling to secure deals and meet with potential vendors.

You will need to have outstanding communication skills and display a high degree of cultural sensitivity to fill this role.

Our products are created with longevity in mind because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime.

Join us to discover your own.

To be successful as a Sourcing Buyer, you should be able to identify emerging consumer trends and have a good ability to read people.

An outstanding Sourcing Buyer will give committed focus to the localization initiatives and make important decisions in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Research potential vendors for identified product categories, comparing price and quality to ensure the best deal
Perform sourcing, negotiation, supplier selection, contract redlining for suppliers and commodity categories
Investigate product and user requirements
Propose cost saving initiatives through alternative vendor sourcing
Participate in the development of purchasing strategies and identify buying trends with a focus on lowered transactional cost
Conduct research to become familiar with what products are available as well as their costs and benefits
Propose and implement strategies to localize vendors more efficiently to reduce leadtime and cost
Search available products to find the best combination of quality, price, and delivery
Administer contracts with various suppliers
Provide reports, updates and summaries to keep stakeholders apprised of project progress
Formally invite and vet participants through tools such as RFI and RFQ
Work with internal teams including Quality Management and Engineering to gather requirements and to audit potential vendors
Keep detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports
Develop and maintain professional relationships with all key suppliers

Requirements:

Degree or diploma in business, logistics, accounting, supply chain management preferred
Certification in APICS, CIPP or CPSM preferred
Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
Practical experience with purchasing & ERP software
Familiarity with DDMRP preferred
Proven work experience as a Purchaser or Buyer or Commodity Manager
Effective relationshipbuilding skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
Willingness to make quick and thoughtful decisions on behalf of the business
Solid analytical skills with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analysis