Best Choice Products Is Hiring A Sourcing Specialist Bilingual

Global Vendor Management Specialist

Join our team as a Global Vendor Management Specialist and play a key role in fostering vendor relationships, driving results, and enhancing our supply chain. 🚀

🔹 FSLA Status: Full-time / Exempt

🔹 Location: Newport Beach, CA

🔹 Travel: Up to 25% for domestic and international trips ✈️

🔹 Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 USD annually

BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH & VIETNAMESE REQUIRED

About Us

At Best Choice Products, our mission is to develop the world’s best-selling products inspired by real people. For over 20 years, we’ve committed to creating products for families everywhere, offering a diverse catalog including outdoor living, lawn & garden essentials, toys & games, home furniture, and seasonal decor.

Our collaborative culture encourages inspired ideas, leading to achievements like being featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and earning the Top Workplace accolade in 2022 from the Orange County Register! 🎉

Visit our website for more information.

Scope of the Role

The Global Vendor Management Specialist will own relationships with key vendors across multiple categories, driving top and bottom-line results through negotiations, performance tracking, and strategic growth initiatives. This role involves staying informed on industry trends, executing tactical and strategic plans, and improving customer experiences.

Reporting Structure

This role reports to the Director of Vendor Management & Global Sourcing and collaborates with cross-functional teams within the organization.

🔑 Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain business relationships with vendors for benefits such as financial support, manufacturing priority, and product excellence.
• Coordinate with Demand Planning, Sales, Product Quality, Development, Procurement, and Sourcing to plan purchases based on vendor capacity and market conditions.
• Lead strategic negotiations to resolve chargebacks, improve product quality, and recover company losses.
• Serve as the primary contact between vendors and internal teams regarding delivery, quality, and contracts.
• Implement vendor governance processes to maximize value, identify new opportunities, and plan proactively.
• Ensure timely responses from vendors, validate production schedules, and facilitate access for inspections.
• Monitor vendor compliance and performance metrics through regular reviews.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans to enhance vendor performance and prevent recurring issues.
• Aggregate vendor performance data to provide strategic recommendations aligned with business goals.
• Manage escalation processes and coordinate solutions with vendors and internal departments.
• Regularly review and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contractual agreements.
• Assess vendors for new product collaboration based on performance and capacity.
• Conduct vendor training to align on company goals, platforms, workflow, and standards.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 🚀

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2+ years vendor management experience with factories supplying consumer goods.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles, SCM & ERP systems, forecasting, and demand planning is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong critical thinking and strategic development skills.
• Deep understanding of supply chain challenges, procurement processes, and delivery cycles, especially in developing countries.
• Excellent project management, organizational, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow procedures, respond promptly to vendor inquiries, and process data accurately under time constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgment, initiative, and assertiveness to manage deadlines and resolve issues effectively.

Benefits & Perks 🎉

• Flex Fridays: Enjoy working from home and start weekends early with half-days every Friday.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Support When You Need It: Confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and work issues.
• Future-Ready Financials: 401(k) plan with up to 3.5% company match.
• Time to Recharge: Vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Fuel Your Day: Snacks, drinks, and occasional catered lunches.
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee discounts, product giveaways, and raffles.
• Play Hard: On-site arcade games and ping pong for fun and bonding.
• Stay Fit: Onsite gym, fitness classes, and bicycles for rent.
• Celebrate Together: Milestone celebrations, birthdays, happy hours, team events, and holiday parties. 🎈

Compensation & Employment Details

The annual base salary for this full-time position ranges from $70,000 to $110,000 USD. You will be eligible for our benefits and bonus programs. Salary is determined by role, experience, skills, and location.

At Best Choice Products, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Discrimination and harassment are not tolerated. 🌎