SEA Market Purchasing Specialist — Sourcing & Strategy

Yami; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance: medical, vision, and

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Yami is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to source and manage Southeast Asian product categories for our U.S. e-commerce customers. You will identify new products, negotiate terms, and develop assortment strategies while building strong vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have retail buying or sourcing experience, a focus on SEA consumer goods, and strong English communication skills to support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail buying, sourcing or vendor management.
• Knowledge of Southeast Asian products is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Source new products and brands from Southeast Asia.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships and terms.
• Generate and manage purchase orders and lead times.
• Analyze product assortment and profitability opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams on launches and promotions.

Skills

Retail buying

Sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

English communication

Job description

Yami is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to source and manage Southeast Asian product categories for our U.S. e-commerce customers. You will identify new products, negotiate terms, and develop assortment strategies while building strong vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have retail buying or sourcing experience, a focus on SEA consumer goods, and strong English communication skills to support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.