Concepta is looking for a Procurement Manager to lead supplier relationships and production oversight for our fast-growing portfolio of Amazon-focused beauty and nutrition brands. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effective sourcing, primarily from China.
What You'll Do
- Manage communication with suppliers, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
- Place and track production orders for goods and packaging, securing all required certificates and documentation.
- Coordinate production details by providing specifications, approving artworks, monitoring timelines, and resolving disputes.
- Oversee payment terms, schedules, and reconciliations with suppliers.
- Prepare and manage supply contracts, ensuring adherence to all terms.
- Respond quickly to deviations from agreements and initiate corrective measures.
- Prepare and manage claims regarding quality or non-performance and negotiate compensation.
- Maintain weekly data on ordered/shipped goods, costs, and associated expenses.
- Keep supplier databases updated and support preparation for exhibitions and follow-up analysis.
- Conduct supplier and product searches in China upon request.
- Perform price benchmarking in China and the U.S. when needed.
- Retrieve information from Amazon Seller Central as requested.
- Execute additional sourcing-related tasks assigned by management.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of procurement experience with Chinese suppliers in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or International Trade.
- Strong negotiation experience and contract management with Chinese partners.
- Understanding of Incoterms 2020, international trade basics, documentation, currency payments, and logistics flow.
- Ability to manage production timelines, approve specs/artworks, and coordinate with factories.
- Skilled in order placement, payments, and reconciliations.
- Skilled in handling claims, quality issues, and compensation processes with suppliers.
- Experience in maintaining supplier databases, tracking product costs, and preparing procurement reports.
- Confident Excel/Google Sheets user proficient in VLOOKUP, formulas, and pivot tables.
- English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher.
Nice to Have
- Chinese language skills are a strong plus.
- Background in cosmetics or supplements procurement is a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with e-commerce or Amazon-related supply chains is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Amazon Seller Central
Team & Environment
You'll collaborate with an ambitious, cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment that rewards learning, ownership, and initiative.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and performance-based KPI bonus after the probation period.
- 21 days of paid vacation with an additional 3 personal days.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation and reliability.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in Serbia or Miami, with consideration for remote candidates.
Concepta is an equal opportunity employer.
