Senior Buyer – Bilingual in Mandarin Preferred

Axon US Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading E-commerce company in New York City is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance procurement strategies and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a focus on optimizing cost and quality. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and managing supplier communications to ensure alignment with business goals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the supply chain industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in market research and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Support product sourcing and assist with supplier selection.
• Track and analyze supply chain data for improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

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Axon US Corp is a New York City based E-commerce company since 2008, has thrived for over a decade as a key player in the supply chain industry. We are deeply entrenched in the supply chain, fostering robust relationships with vendors and brands across the United States. Our forte lies in sourcing and delivering quality tools, plumbing, hardware, and a wide spectrum of products to diverse customers, ranging from professionals to general consumers. We excel not just in providing quality products but in offering end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through strategic partnerships with renowned brands, we ensure seamless logistics, innovative sourcing, and collaborative growth, cementing our position as industry leaders dedicated to delivering excellence.

About the Position

The Senior Buyer will be primarily responsible for activities related to the procurement and acquisition efforts of final goods, ensuring alignment with company goals through optimal cost, quality, and timely delivery. This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in market analysis, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate should bring not only strong analytical and negotiation skills but also excellent communication abilities to build and maintain robust vendor relationships.

In this role, your experience and insights will play a key role in shaping procurement strategies, streamlining the supply chain, and driving the success of broader business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product sourcing and assist with supplier selection, pricing discussions, and purchase order processes in alignment with company guidelines.
• Track, analyze, and interpret monthly supply chain data and key performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, availability, and delivery.
• Organize vendor meetings and site visits, ensuring agendas, reports, and follow-ups are clear and actionable.
• Proactively manage vendor communication to ensure mutual understanding of short- and long-term business objectives and capabilities.
• Stay current with industry developments, technologies, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including office and warehouse staff—to monitor inventory levels and establish appropriate safety stock levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement, business development, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience in market research, strategic sourcing, procurement forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite
• Bilingual in Chinese (preferred but not required).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Business Development

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet, Online and Mail Order Retail, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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