Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate

Culver City, CA

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Procurement Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring the company's equipment, supplies, and services while staying within the established budget. Your responsibilities will include developing positive relationships with vendors and maintaining detailed records of all purchase orders. You should have excellent customer service skills and be capable of effectively interacting with staff members across all departments. This position involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, overseeing purchase orders, and optimizing procurement processes to meet both cost and quality standards.

What You Will Achieve

Purchasing and Sourcing

• Create purchase orders and procure company goods, materials, and services.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure competitive quality, pricing, and lead times.
• Request and analyze quotes from vendors to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Purchase Order and Invoice Management:
• Monitor order statuses to ensure timely deliveries and address any shipment delays or discrepancies.
• Reconcile invoices and purchase orders for accuracy, resolving discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
• Enter purchase orders, invoice receipts, and supplier data into ERP or procurement systems.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery documentation for entry into the NetSuite system.
• Create purchase orders and vendor or supplier contracts, updating information as needed.

Vendor Management

• Maintain and update a vendor directory with approved suppliers and their product/service catalogs.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in negotiating prices, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Track vendor performance and report issues such as late deliveries, quality defects, or compliance problems.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experienced with ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.