Materials Sourcing & Ordering Specialist
- Contract
Company Description
MakersKit is the leading online brand in the $30B DIY market.
We have over 3,000 retail partners including Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Sur la Table and West Elm.
Team MakersKit is lean machine, driven to bring creativity to everyone.
We turn pins and blog tutorials into real, doable projects that you’ll love to make.
Job Description
You are a savvy shopper, know how to negotiate great pricing and familiar with wholesale purchasing. Showroom samples, ship dates, terms, FOB collect, LTL, import tariffs, wire transfers and escrow holding accounts are all things you can manage in your sleep. Your goal is to find the best quality materials, supplies, tools and goods at the best possible prices.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Experienced. You have been doing this for over 3 years.
You love finding great deals, shopping excites you.
Broad range of artistic skill: you can take on any DIY project.
Work in a fast-paced environment
Meet aggressive deadlines
Great attitude, a pleasure to work with, communicate ideas well
You go with the flow and do what it takes to get the job done, even if it’s a team effort.
Lead by example, be open to teaching your team.
Driven.
Additional Information
Compensation:
Two month contract invoiced at $4,500.00 based on full-time or equivalent work. As an independent contractor, you choose your own hours to come into work at our LA headquarters. You will work at least 40 hours a week in proving what a great sourcer you are. After the two month contract is up and you prove you’re a rockstar, you may have the opportunity to be offered a full-time salaried position.