Purchasing Specialist

Company: ARL Inc. - Riley Blake Designs

Location: Lehi, Utah

Job Type: On-site, Full-Time, Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary: $50,000–$75,000 annually (based on experience)

About ARL, Inc

ARL Inc. (dba Christensen Wholesale, dba Riley Blake Designs) manufactures and distributes high-quality fabrics and sewing notions worldwide. Our mission: to inspire and connect creative minds with innovative and high-quality products. We embody creativity while remaining results-driven!

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Purchasing Specialist to join our fabric wholesale team. This role is responsible for efficiently and cost-effectively sourcing all fabric materials, supplies, and services. The ideal candidate will have industry experience in textiles and a strong ability to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with new and existing fabric vendors and suppliers. Good communication with vendors is essential.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards and policies.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast future demand, and coordinate purchases to avoid material shortages.
• Assist the sales and production teams with timely updates on inventory levels and restock schedules.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure that purchased fabrics meet the required quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and better supplier performance through market analysis and effective negotiation.
• Address and resolve problems related to orders, invoices, quality, and shipping delays.
• Keep detailed purchasing records, reports, and documentation.
• Stay updated on material availability and price changes in the fabric industry.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Previous experience in the textile industry is a significant advantage.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Proficiency in Acumatica is a plus.
• Familiarity with inventory management or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Why Work at ARL Inc.?

We partner with some of the most renowned brands worldwide, including Crayola, Mattel, Jeep, John Wayne Enterprises, NASA, Caterpillar, Peter Rabbit, and many others.

• Growing! ARL Inc. is a profitable and expanding company. We’re looking for people who are as excited about our potential as we are!
• Great Culture: Known for its family-friendly environment, ARL Inc. ensures employees maintain a healthy work/life balance.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits (for full-time eligible employees), 401(k) with company match, AD&D, and life insurance.
• PTO: Competitive paid time off policy and accrual.

Riley Blake Designs' headquarters are located in Lehi, Utah. We sell exclusively through independent retailers and shops across the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia.