Job Description:

Multi-national online retailer seeks a knowledgeable and experienced Purchasing Manager to take the lead on the Procurement and Contract Negotiations of physical merchandise plus update policies, procedures and implement controls on the entire process.

The company is growing and expanding annually and forecasts for 2010 are positive, as their 'product' has morphed over the years and is now a market demand.

They require:

• 5+ years of Purchasing Experience, the past 3 in a Senior/Management role.
• Certified Purchaser or equivalent Senior level work experience
• Industry experience: Retail or equivalent stocked merchandise experience.
• E-commerce familiarity - your past role handled customer online purchases.
• Contract Negotiations, you have experience with large multi-national companies.
• Strong communication: colleagues, peers, clients, vendors - you are organized, communicative and would rather pick up a phone than send an email.

This is a fast-paced, young-at-heart company that seeks outgoing, dedicated and experienced team players. Hard work is rewarded with competitive salary, benefits, incentives and a family-like environment where everyone is there to make the work week enjoyable! You will also have the benefit of working for an employer that only hires the best.

Please send a Word.doc resume to Vanessa.Smith@swimrecruiting.com that details all of the above Requirements. I will contact all those that qualify for further discussion.

Good luck!

Applicable Skills:
Purchasing, Retail