Purchasing Specialist

Kiss Nail Products, Inc.; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Plan

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage inventory, purchasing activities, planning, and forecasting to meet overall supply demands.

The role involves sourcing goods from vendors, placing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining supplier relationships while adhering to budgets and policies. Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, coordinating with manufacturing, monitoring PO delivery, and collaborating with the DP and sales teams to fulfill

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. or B.S. required.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience or industry exposure.
• Languages: English and Korean.
• Proficiency with purchase orders and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine required inventory and release purchase orders.
• Manage optimal inventory level in all plants.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing to acquire inventory cost effectively and timely.
• Monitor and control purchase orders and update delivery schedules.
• Work with Demand Planning to manage inventory levels and materials.
• Communicate with sales to ensure orders are fulfilled.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and evaluate product quality.

Skills

Inventory Management

Purchase Orders

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

People Management

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

Bachelor of Science (B.S)

Tools

SAP Time Management

Job description

Job Description Summary

Manage inventory, purchasing activities, planning, forecasting and meeting the overall supply demands of Kiss Group. A purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting the procurement process by researching and sourcing goods and services from vendors, placing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely receipt of items needed for a company's operations, often while adhering to budget constraints and company policies; key duties include reviewing purchase requisitions, contacting vendors for pricing and availability, resolving delivery issues, maintaining accurate purchase records and responsible of managing inventory.

Job Description

• Review and determine required inventory and release purchase orders.
• Manage optimal inventory level in all different plants.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing to acquire inventory in a cost effective and in timely manner.
• Effectively monitor and control purchase orders and update delivery schedule to related teams.
• Work with DP (Demand Planning) team to effectively manage inventory levels and materials.
• Effectively communicate with sales to ensure all orders are fulfilled.
• Compare and analyze price, quality, availability and term and conditions of suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluate the quality of products and suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers continuously meet or exceed company expectation and needs.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers.
• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and improve deals for the company.
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms and MRP systems.
• Good attention detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company.
• IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs.
• Education(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (Required), Bachelor of Science (B.S) (Required).
• Work Experience: Experience Range III: 4 - 8 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field.
• Skill(s): Communication, Inventory Management, Meeting Organization, People Management, Problem Solving, Purchase Orders, SAP Time Management, Time Management.
• Language(s): English, Korean.
• Certification(s): Not Applicable.

Benefits

• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room
• Summer Fridays
• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Relocation Support for New Hires
• Work Anniversary Recognitions
• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• License/Certification Reimbursements
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card
• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)
• Vehicle Perks

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

KISS Beauty Group is a global platform dedicated to creating exceptional solutions for effortless beauty. For more than three decades, we have helped transform how people engage with beauty-bringing professional-quality innovation into everyday life and making it accessible to millions of consumers around the world. Today, our brands reach consumers in over 100 countries, inspiring confidence, creativity, and self-expression. At the heart of the group is a simple belief: beauty belongs to everyone. When people feel free to celebrate their own beauty, beauty becomes more meaningful, more joyful, and more inclusive.

Kiss Beauty Group brings together a portfolio of beauty brands-including KISS, imPRESS, Falscara, and more-that share a common purpose: helping people everywhere celebrate their beauty. "Kiss Beauty Group" is a collective brand identity referring to a portfolio of beauty brands operated by affiliated companies. Each company operates as a separate legal entity and is responsible for its own employment and contractual obligations.

The anticipated compensation range is 69,000.00 - 137,000.00 USD Annual Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.