Ecommerce Buyer, Lawn and Garden Sourcing
Company: Sunday
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Sunday is a data-driven start-up based in Boulder, Colorado,
with a mission to empower consumers to take better care of their
land. In just three years, we've grown from an idea to a major
industry disruptor offering 100,000+ homeowners a more sustainable,
safer, and tailored experience in backyards across America.
With support from top-tier investors including BondCap, Sequoia,
Forerunner, and Tusk, and following our Series C raise, we are
looking for the right people to grow with us. Sunday has a diverse
team working across the country to cultivate an engaging, open
atmosphere where we can connect, share ideas, and reimagine the
American backyard. Our culture reflects our commitment to
inclusion, individual growth, and curiosity.
Ready to build cutting-edge technology that helps people and the
environment? Check out the details for the Ecommerce Buyer, Lawn
and Garden Sourcing role.
The Role:
The role will focus on sourcing new vendors and growing vendor
partnerships to broaden Sunday's product offerings.You will be
responsible for sourcing, curating, and testing third-party
products. The role will require balancing product quality,
availability and cost with consumer needs, Sunday quality
standards, and brand ethos.Potential sourcing responsibilities
include: gardening hardware/tools, battery-powered lawn maintenance
tools, irrigation accessories, and consumable garden goods (seeds,
bulbs, plants, soils, compost).
You will work with R&D, operations and merchandising teams to
assess products against target specifications, develop
purchase/production plans, and contribute to manufacturing
forecasts. You will evaluate vendors and help develop sourcing risk
assessments, and secondary sourcing. You will coordinate with both
domestic and overseas suppliers, leveraging existing relationships
and building new partnerships with appropriate suppliers. You will
track product and vendor performance over time using customer
service reports and other data to ensure quality standards are
met.
As part of a fast-growing start-up environment, this role expands
beyond a desk sourcing role. The position will include additional
capacities such as physical product testing, initial item set up,
vendor site visits and presentations to team members. You will help
manage new product roll out by inputting all necessary item
descriptions, shipping information, and payment terms. You will
also contribute to website readiness through the procurement of
necessary digital assets. You will work closely with internal and
external teams including operations/supply chain, technology,
customer service, and marketing.
You'll Make an Impact By:
Sourcing products from existing and new suppliers
Researching, vetting, and building new supplier relationships
Developing and assuring adherence to quality standards of both new
and existing suppliers
Sales/margin analysis on new and existing products
Coordination of new product item set up and vendor onboarding
About You:
5-10 years of hands-on product sourcing/buying - both domestic and
international
Organized, process-oriented individual
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
Experience in lawn, garden, or agricultural is a plus
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment with little margin
for error.
Ability to contribute and build bonds within a dynamic and diverse
team. A team first mentality is a strict requirement.
Comfortable working within an often nebulous and rapidly changing
environment.
Willingness to meet challenging deadlines and expectations
A curiosity to anticipate and solve problems preemptively
Perks:
Be a core member of a small, focused, innovative team
Help make critical decisions that will drive success
R&D, Purchasing Analyst, Individual Contributor 3: $81,000 -
$104,000
Health, Dental, Vision Benefits: covering employee premiums 100%;
spouse/family 50%
Flexible PTO
401(k) program
Location: Boulder, CO (currently hybrid in-office 3
days/week)
Keywords: Sunday, Boulder , Ecommerce Buyer, Lawn and Garden Sourcing, Other , Boulder, Colorado
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