K&M Associates, L.P.
About Us
K&M Associates, L.P. is a leader in fashion jewelry and accessories distribution, serving all retail channels. We excel in jewelry with expertise in Private and Branded Label design, manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, distribution, and logistics.
Position Overview As a Sourcing/Costing Specialist, you will support the sourcing process and act as a liaison between customers and vendors. Working closely with the VP of Asian Operations and Global Procurement, you will negotiate vendor pricing, evaluate quality, and ensure timely, cost‑effective deliveries that meet customer and margin expectations.
Description of Duties
Review all projects with the VP of Asian Operations and Global Procurement.
Process development packages immediately; forward original developments with applicable samples, artwork, or components to China offices/suppliers.
Choose suppliers in collaboration with leadership based on negotiated prices, work‑in‑process status, current QC issues, customer certifications, and supplier capability.
Follow up with suppliers and the China Office to clarify development packages and ensure on‑time shipment of samples that meet market and presentation deadlines.
Validate samples against development packages, pass for designer approval, update price in SAP, and supply pertinent imagery to design.
Complete cost sheets for presentations and final purchases for Finance approval.
Order pre‑approval/QC samples for all orders, complete approval/QC turnover information, and enter details into PO Web to communicate with the China Office and suppliers.
Skills to Succeed
1+ year of cataloguing experience and 1+ year of sourcing experience.
Analytical, organized, diligent with strong communication and follow‑through skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and general knowledge of photo editing programs.
Working knowledge of the image database, JD Edwards, and SAP, or the ability to learn.
Team‑oriented and able to handle multiple tasks while prioritising workload.
401(k) matching.
HSA.
Paid time off.
4‑day workweek.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Position Overview As a Sourcing/Costing Specialist, you will support the sourcing process and act as a liaison between customers and vendors. Working closely with the VP of Asian Operations and Global Procurement, you will negotiate vendor pricing, evaluate quality, and ensure timely, cost‑effective deliveries that meet customer and margin expectations.
Description of Duties
Review all projects with the VP of Asian Operations and Global Procurement.
Process development packages immediately; forward original developments with applicable samples, artwork, or components to China offices/suppliers.
Choose suppliers in collaboration with leadership based on negotiated prices, work‑in‑process status, current QC issues, customer certifications, and supplier capability.
Follow up with suppliers and the China Office to clarify development packages and ensure on‑time shipment of samples that meet market and presentation deadlines.
Validate samples against development packages, pass for designer approval, update price in SAP, and supply pertinent imagery to design.
Complete cost sheets for presentations and final purchases for Finance approval.
Order pre‑approval/QC samples for all orders, complete approval/QC turnover information, and enter details into PO Web to communicate with the China Office and suppliers.
Skills to Succeed
1+ year of cataloguing experience and 1+ year of sourcing experience.
Analytical, organized, diligent with strong communication and follow‑through skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and general knowledge of photo editing programs.
Working knowledge of the image database, JD Edwards, and SAP, or the ability to learn.
Team‑oriented and able to handle multiple tasks while prioritising workload.
401(k) matching.
HSA.
Paid time off.
4‑day workweek.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion
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