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As a rapidly growing company, we are redefining how homeowners and designers shop for projects. With an ambitious vision to lead the multi-billion-dollar tile category, we are seeking a visionary, strategic, and hands-on creative leader to shape the future of our brand and join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in our growth trajectory.\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and driven Purchasing Specialist to support our procurement operations and product flow across multiple categories. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, accurate inventory planning, and smooth coordination across our international supplier base.\nThe ideal candidate combines analytical acumen, strong communication skills, and supply chain awareness to support both tactical and strategic purchasing efforts.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities \nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. \nInventory & Supply Planning• Support demand forecasting and maintain accurate purchase orders to ensure optimal inventory flow across assigned product lines.• Monitor inventory levels, adjust for seasonality and sales trends, and execute daily procurement transactions with precision.• Confirm product specifications, lead times, and shipping details to guarantee accurate and timely deliveries.\nVendor Coordination & Order Management• Collaborate with global suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely production and shipment of goods.• Track and manage purchase orders throughout the lifecycle, resolving delays or discrepancies proactively.• Assist in executing vendor contracts, pricing agreements, and onboarding new suppliers as needed.\nProcurement Operations• Track supplier KPIs such as accuracy, service quality, and on-time performance.• Support the identification and evaluation of new sourcing opportunities, products, and international vendors aligned with company goals.\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance• Partner with Logistics, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth flow of goods and alignment across functions.• Monitor supplier invoicing accuracy and support timely financial reconciliation.• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and international trade regulations.\n\nQualifications\nThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.\nEducation & Experience• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, or supply chain roles.• Experience in building materials, home improvement, or manufacturing industries is a plus.\nSkills & Competencies• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and data analysis tools.• Effective communicator with strong follow-through and collaborative approach.• Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred Attributes• Familiarity with international sourcing, freight logistics, and vendor compliance.• Knowledge of product lifecycle management or SKU-level inventory management.• A proactive mindset with a desire to grow into more strategic procurement responsibilities.\n\nTalent Standards for Success\nAt TileBar, how we work matters as much as what we achieve. In this role, success will also be measured by how consistently you demonstrate TileBar’s five Talent Standards.\nResults Ownership & Accountability\nTakes ownership of responsibilities and outcomes, communicates proactively, manages commitments and deadlines responsibly, follows through, and addresses risks or issues that may impact results.\nCollaboration & Team Contribution\nWorks well with others, supports team and company goals, shares information appropriately, and builds productive relationships with colleagues, leaders, and cross-functional partners.\nOrganizational Mindset\nUnderstands how individual work, decisions, and priorities affect other people, teams, customers, and the broader company. Balances role-specific responsibilities with what supports the best overall outcome for TileBar.\nAdaptability & Continuous Improvement\nAdapts to changing priorities, learns new ways of working, remains open to feedback, and looks for opportunities to improve processes, outcomes, and how work gets done.\nJudgment & Problem Solving\nUses critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems, manage priorities, make informed decisions, and know when to act independently, involve others, or escalate.\n\nBenefits\nAt Soho Studio/TileBar, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability in addition to a Company match on 401K, and Free Weekly Lunch. 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