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Buyer - Housewares

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Full-Time, In-Office, based in Los Angel

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About Gibson Homewa

resGibson Homewares is a leading U.S. manufacturer in tabletop and housewares, offering dinnerware, cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen tools for everyday cooking, dining, and entertaining. For over 40 years and four generations, our Los Angeles-based company has built a portfolio of trusted brands, including Gibson Elite, Bloomhouse, Gibson Home, and Soho Lounge, along with partnerships with Martha Stewart, Calphalon, Sur La Table, Babish, Kenmore, Crock-Pot, Oster, Mr. Coffee and Peanu

ts.We are committed to a people-first culture-our employees are our top priority. Learn more: http://www.gibsonhomewares.

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Position Sum

maryThe Buyer - Housewares is responsible for sourcing, costing, and executing product purchasing strategies across cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen tools. This role works closely with overseas suppliers and internal teams to deliver quality products on time and at competitive c

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Key Responsibil

• itiesSource and develop housewares products with overseas factories (India and Southeast
• Asia)Negotiate pricing, terms, and production timelines with manufacturing par
• tnersManage assigned product categories and purchasing projects from concept through shi
• pmentAlign product selection with U.S. retail customer requirements and dead
• linesCollaborate with Creative, Marketing, Sales, and overseas teams on product development and assortment pla
• nningMonitor supplier performance, costs, and delivery sche
• dulesMaintain accurate purchasing and product data in company sy

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Qualific

• ationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work expe
• rience1-3 years of buying/purchasing experience in consumer goods or housewares (cookware, bakeware, cutlery, kitchen gadgets, or related consumer g
• oods )Experience sourcing from India and/or Southeas
• t AsiaStrong negotiation and vendor management
• skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microso
• ft 365Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global
• teamsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven envir