Purchasing Specialist

We are currently seeking a Textiles Purchasing Specialists for our client in the Gardena area. This role is based in-office 5x week.

This role will be responsible for planning, ordering and managing shipments of fabrics and ensures timely delivery of fabrics based on customer requirements The Purchasing Specialist will support the organization strategic objectives through critical interactions with stakeholders across the organization + their retail partners.

What this role will do:

• Interface across the organization to understand current + future business needs as they apply to fabric requirements
• Analyze historical customer orders, sales trends, and inventory levels of a wide range of fabrics to optimize purchasing needs
• Plan release schedules with suppliers to arrange, expedite or delay fabric production and shipments of fabric purchase orders
• Issue, monitor and manage purchase orders to domestic and international suppliers in accordance with business/inventory level needs and established company guidelines/budgets
• Ensure current fabric inventory level status and availability are available and visible to relevant departments (including Sales, Customer Service and Scheduling teams)
• Partner with logistics and inventory teams to coordinate, track and ensure on-time delivery of incoming fabric shipments to optimize fabric stock levels
• Work with the Quality Control team to assist in addressing material non-conformance issues with suppliers
• Evaluate supplier performance, pricing contracts, and lead times to ensure accuracy and cost-effectiveness
• Attend key retailer/customer preparation calls with internal Sales and Customer Service teams to report and answer questions on the status of fabric inventory availability
• Support management in identifying and recommending potential improvements in purchasing processes

What you need to have:

• At least 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably within textiles, upholstery, or furniture manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field
• Experience working with domestic + international suppliers, including managing lead times, contracts, and logistics
• Strong analytical skills to interpret order history, sales trends, and inventory needs
• Background in forecasting, demand planning, or inventory management ideal
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems for purchasing and inventory control
• Strong Excel + data analysis skills for tracking orders, usage trends, and cost comparisons
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and logistics coordination
• Familiarity with quality control processes and handling supplier non-conformance
• Ability to negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers
• Strong attention to detail for order accuracy + discrepancy resolution
• Understanding of fabric classifications, textile terminology, and usage in upholstery preferred

If this is you, then apply today