Purchasing Associate- Promotional Products - Social Imprints, LLC : Job Details

About the Company:

Startup of the Year – SF Magazine

Most Innovative Company Award - Fast Company

Bloomberg Business Week - Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Did you ever think you could change the world by working in the promotional products industry? Now, you can do it by working with Social Imprints. Our social mission is to provide second chances for those who genuinely need one. Eighty percent of our staff comprises at-risk individuals, including formerly incarcerated people, recovering addicts, individuals on/off public assistance, and the under-educated/employed.

Since opening our doors in 2008, Social Imprints has been the go-to provider in the Promotional Products industry for many of the nation's top brands, including Dropbox, Oracle, Pinterest & Facebook. That's because we are not only passionate about our swag, but we are also passionate about our community.

If you need a second chance or want to work for a company that makes an actual imprint on their community, Social Imprints is the place for you!

About the Position:

You handle everything related to POs, shipping, and delivery of promotional products from our vendors to our customers.

You will confirm PO information, issue POs to all necessary vendors, confirm on-time shipping of POs, enter/confirm tracking information, and confirm receipt of goods at the final destination. You will use our order management system to help resolve vendor issues, shipping exemptions, and all Account Manager follow-ups.

Hybrid Role - 2 days remote, 3 days on-site (if located in the SF Bay Area)

Remote Role - 5 days remote (if located outside the SF Bay Area)

• Base Salary $31.25 per hour / $65,000 per year + bonus (pay increases in the future)
• Competitive benefits plus profit-sharing opportunities
• Purchase Order Management: Vendor Confirmations, Items Received Confirmation, Vendor Proof Confirmation, Vendor Delivery Confirmation, Vendor Bill Reconciliation
• Vendor Payment Management: Vendor payment management and adhering to Company policies and procedures.
• Order Shipping Management: Confirm order Shipped, Confirm Tracking, Handling all shipping issues directly with vendor and carriers, Shipping Allocations
• Post-order Management: Follow RA workflow, Track down all missing invoices to ensure the month is closed on time, and resolve all issues preventing orders from being closed.
• Price Negotiations: Vendor price negotiations for large quantity orders.

Social Imprint is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Qualified applicants who are formerly incarcerated, recovering addicts, long-term unemployed, veterans, under-represented minorities, and underemployed (Based on education and experience) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

About You:

• Previous role with procurement/purchasing is a must.
• At least 2 years of experience working at a $10M+ promotional products company is a must.
• A purchasing role/account coordinator experience at a promotional products company is a huge plus, but not necessary.
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, superior follow-through, and the ability to embrace the unexpected.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to develop alternative solutions when necessary.
• Must be a strong team player, resourceful, highly organized, takes initiative, and drives projects forward.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must have the ability to adapt/respond to different types of personalities.