Glovender is looking for an experienced Procurement Coordinator to manage the company’s supply of products and services and reduce procurement costs.

Glovender is a fast-growing Nashville based supply chain acceleration startup. We help leading brands and emerging creators avoid supply chain delays, accelerate product launches, and maximize profits using our G360 Command Center™ platform and global supply chain agents.

Your responsibilities include the following:

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Ensure procurement is done in an efficient and timely manner
• Conduct solution and product research to ensure that the company has the best procurement setup
• Utilize industry best practices, research, and data analysis to maximize procurement process optimization
• RFP management
• ROI analysis
• Conduct supplier evaluation, risk analysis and selection and ensure compliance
• Negotiate with external vendors and secure advantageous terms for the company
• Arrange the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts and re-negotiate contracts on a regular basis to ensure that the company has the best terms
• Find and select reliable, cost-effective, and compliant logistic partners
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
• Co-ordinate with logistics partners to safely transport goods from between locations
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with the supply chain manager to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Officer or Procurement Assistant
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Regular Bonuses
• Fuel and meal reimbursements
• Great promotion opportunities with a fast-growing start-up

Glovender is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team.