Bilingual Procurement Manager

Navigate Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search seeks a bilingual Procurement Manager for an established apparel/fabric manufacturer. You will own daily procurement and raw material inventory, ensuring materials are available for production, while controlling costs and supporting customers.

The role requires 3–5+ years in procurement, strong inventory skills, and experience with textile materials. You’ll collaborate across departments to keep shipments on track and reports accurate.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of procurement experience in fabric, textile, apparel, or sewn products.
• Manufacturing/production experience is required.
• Strong inventory management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience with Fishbowl is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day procurement and raw material inventory processes.
• Purchase raw materials against confirmed Purchase Orders and maintain stock levels.
• Prepare daily inventory reports and monitor Plastics Perpetual Inventory.
• Manage Perpetual Inventory reporting for customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate sample/material requests and cost estimates for projects.
• Enter material orders into Fishbowl and organize packing lists in Dropbox.
• Collaborate with Shipping to support 5–6 customers daily.
• Reconcile inventory with the Assistant Plant Manager and support management requests.
• Conduct month-end physical inventory counts and report results.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Communication

Problem solving

Fabric/textile procurement

Tools

Fishbowl

Dropbox

Job description

We’re looking for a Bilingual Procurement Manager to join an established apparel/fabric manufacturing company with extensive background.

This is an important, hands-on role for someone who understands that successful procurement is about more than placing orders. It’s about keeping production moving, maintaining accurate inventory, supporting customers, controlling costs, and making sure the right materials are available when they’re needed.

Responsibilities:

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day procurement and raw material inventory process, including:

• Purchasing raw materials against confirmed Purchase Orders
• Maintaining appropriate raw material stock levels
• Preparing daily inventory reports
• Managing daily Plastics Perpetual Inventory
• Managing Perpetual Inventory reporting for various customers
• Maintaining daily Globe Materials Inventory reporting
• Sourcing materials for new samples and projects
• Preparing material cost estimates for samples
• Entering material orders and inventory information into Fishbowl
• Scanning and organizing packing lists in Dropbox
• Sending packing lists and COCs to Accounting for payment
• Coordinating sample and special-request shipments
• Working closely with Shipping to support approximately 5–6 customers each day
• Providing inventory/on-hand reports when requested
• Conducting and reporting month-end physical inventory counts
• Reconciling inventory results with the Assistant Plant Manager
• Handling additional procurement and operational requests from Management

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of procurement experience
• Strong experience with fabric, textile, apparel, or sewn-product procurement
• Manufacturing/production experience
• Strong inventory management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with inventory systems — Fishbowl is a plus
• Expertise with Cutting and sewing operations, automated laying and cutting equipment and/or Clicker die-cutting machinery is a plus

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

If you’re looking for a role where your procurement expertise actually makes a difference every day, this could be a great opportunity.

You’ll have a direct impact on materials, inventory, production, customers, and the overall operation while working with an established company that has been part of the industry for nearly five decades.