Merchandise Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

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πŸ“Remote - Philippines

Summary

Join 100x Hospitality as a Merchandise Procurement & Purchasing Specialist and own the merchandise purchasing process from start to finish. Collaborate with the design team to bring products to life, manage domestic and international vendors, build and maintain online stores, and streamline operations. Focus on cost efficiency and environmental responsibility. Responsibilities include sourcing and purchasing merchandise, managing vendors, evaluating vendor practices, tracking receipts, conducting cost analyses, researching international tariffs, researching materials and logistics for sustainability, making location-specific sourcing decisions, managing Shopify product listings, coordinating product launches, and collaborating with the design team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication and vendor management skills, a passion for sustainability, and experience with Shopify, Airtable, and Google Suite. Must be comfortable working U.S. working hours.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in merchandise procurement, production, or purchasing
  • Excellent communication and vendor management skills
  • A passion for sustainability and a desire to help shape our responsible sourcing strategy
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
  • Experience using Shopify, Airtable, and Google Suite
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • A creative, problem-solving mindset and a drive to improve processes and the bottom line
  • Must be comfortable working U.S. working hours

Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase merchandise for multiple events and e-commerce initiatives
  • Manage domestic and international vendors (U.S., Mexico, China), including timelines, negotiations, and relationship-building
  • Evaluate vendor practices to ensure alignment with sustainability goals and ethical production
  • Track receipts, maintain accurate records, and manage invoice coding and payment timelines
  • Conduct cost analyses and propose cost-saving strategies and sourcing efficiencies
  • Research and stay current on international tariffs and import/export regulations based on event location (e.g. U.S., Mexico, China) to ensure efficient and cost-effective purchasing decisions
  • Research materials, production timelines, and shipping logistics to make sustainability-driven decisions
  • Make location-specific sourcing decisions to minimize carbon footprint (e.g. sourcing closer to event locations)
  • Stay current on sustainability trends in apparel, packaging, and logistics to drive future improvements
  • Build and manage Shopify product listings, collections, and inventory tracking
  • Coordinate product launches and fulfillment logistics with internal teams
  • Monitor online inventory and recommend reorders or restocks
  • Work closely with our graphic design team to align on product specs, printing limitations, and production timelines
  • Provide guidance on garment selection, decoration methods, and production capabilities
  • Maintain product knowledge across categories (apparel, accessories, packaging, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience sourcing in the U.S., Mexico or China
  • Familiarity with inventory forecasting and logistics
  • Exposure to sustainability certifications or supply chain tracking tools
  • Understanding of fulfillment workflows, especially for pre-order or event-based models

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to build valuable skills
  • Stable, long-term remote position
  • Supportive team environment with on the job training

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