Thrasio is the consumer goods company reimagining omnichannel commerce and consumer products, and boasts an innovation engine that brings high-quality products to market across digital marketplaces, channels, and retailers globally.

With the experience of evaluating more than 6,000 Amazon companies, acquiring over 130 top-rated brands, and managing the scale of 22,000 products, Thrasio is the largest acquirer of Amazon FBA brands. Since our founding in 2018, the team has grown to more than 1,000 people globally--most of that growth has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hiring people who share a passion for their craft in the eCommerce space is the reason we’re projected to grow more than 10x in the next few years. This growth is supported by investors whose portfolios include Facebook, Google, Jet.com, StitchFix, and Lululemon. We do our best work when we’re surrounded by people who are insatiably curious, agile, and who thrive in collaborative, check-your-ego-at-the door working environments. Sound like you? We’d love to chat.

The Role:

The Manager, Purchasing is primarily responsible for managing purchasing activities for several of Thrasio’s brands and owning the suppliers and manufacturers day-to-day relationships and performance management.

This position is a key contributor to several critical business processes and requires cross-functional internal collaboration as well as capability to build external strategic partnerships to meet current and future organization needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities (Purchase Orders, Production Plans & Timelines, Manufacturers Capacity Allocation, Packaging, Payments) of consumer goods from local and global suppliers and manufacturers following supply agreements terms, in close collaboration with internal and external teams
• Build and execute effective intra/cross functional workflows and processes with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of supply plans
• Manage product database (MOQs, Packaging info, weight, volume, price lists, etc.)
• Build and manage effective auditable documentation system
• Manage the ERP procure-to-pay and the supply chain visibility tools in place to ensure data reliability, visibility, and timeliness
• Nurture and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Develop and implement key SOPs within areas of responsibility.
• Develop effective and reliable reporting dashboards and communicate these with leadership.
• Manage, hire, and develop direct reports associated with purchasing workstreams.
• Build a collaborative relationship with suppliers as well as conduct regular suppliers’ performance
• reviews including identification of opportunities for cost savings and additional capacity building.

What you bring to the party:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business administration, or a related field
• 7+ years’ work experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role in procurement, supply chain, global logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years managing remote teams
• Global experience, procuring consumer goods, dealing with large number of global suppliers (especially in Asia).
• Well-developed communication skills (including verbal and written fluency in English), with strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with all levels of employees and Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work with global teams and suppliers

Nice to have, but not required:

• APICs, CPSM certifications or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business administration or a related role
• Experience working with NetSuite, procure-to-pay ERP module.
• Experience with Amazon Seller Central

THRASIO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND CONSIDERS ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, AGE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. FURTHER, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, PROTECTED CLASSES, OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. THRASIO PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

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