Import Buyer (overseas sourcing)
$50k - $60kGibson Homewares
Job Description
Job Description
Import Buyer
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Full-Time, In-Office, based in Los Angeles
About Gibson Homewares
Gibson Homewares is a leading U.S. manufacturer in tabletop and housewares, offering dinnerware, cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen tools for everyday cooking, dining, and entertaining. For over 40 years and four generations, our Los Angeles-based company has built a portfolio of trusted brands, including Gibson Elite, Bloomhouse, Gibson Home, and Soho Lounge, along with partnerships with Martha Stewart, Calphalon, Sur La Table, Babish, Kenmore, Crock-Pot, Oster, Mr. Coffee and Peanuts.
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Position Summary
The Import Buyer is responsible for sourcing, costing, and executing product purchasing strategies across cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen tools. This role works closely with overseas suppliers and internal teams to deliver quality products on time and at competitive cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and develop housewares products with overseas factories (India and Southeast Asia)
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and production timelines with manufacturing partners
- Manage assigned product categories and purchasing projects from concept through shipment
- Align product selection with U.S. retail customer requirements and deadlines
- Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Sales, and overseas teams on product development and assortment planning
- Monitor supplier performance, costs, and delivery schedules
- Maintain accurate purchasing and product data in company systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years of buying/purchasing experience in consumer goods or housewares (cookware, bakeware, cutlery, kitchen gadgets, or related consumer goods )
- Experience sourcing from India and/or Southeast Asia
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global teams
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually (based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
- Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, and retirement plans
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