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Join the global leader in the fast-growing playing cards and board games industry. Cartamundi’s purpose is “Sharing the Magic of Playing together”. A powerful purpose that drives social and interactive customer experiences with a human touch both online and in the physical world.

Cartamundi is responsible for sales and distribution of its own American household Playing Card and Games brands like BICYCLE®, BEE®, KEM®, ARISTOCRAT® and HOYLE®. Internationally, Cartamundi owns many other leading brands such as Fournier®, Shuffle®, COPAG®, Grimaud®, Color Addict® to name few.

Next to our own brands, we are the manufacturer of excellence for our customer’s nostalgic card and boardgames and collectable cards such as Monopoly®, Pokémon®, UNO®, Disney, Harry Potter and Magic the Gathering®.

The Buyer will be accountable for the purchase of a wide variety of materials, equipment, and services in support of the manufacturing of the world’s most popular playing Card game, Trading Card Game, and Board Game brands in the world!

What You'll Do as a Buyer:

+ Understand and negotiate Terms and Conditions purchase orders

+ Manage supplier claims and back charges

+ Generate purchase orders working closely with scheduling and suppliers on timely delivery.

+ Resolve discrepancies between order acknowledgements and purchase orders

+ Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies

+ Expedite purchase orders to maintain current PO records

+ Negotiate discounts with suppliers

+ Competitively bid products to maintain the best price, lead time and quality

+ Work with suppliers to improve their performance where applicable. Communication issues, late deliveries, etc.

+ Administrative duties for the department, new item creation, annual price record updates, record retention, etc.

+ Knowledge and understanding of planning as a function. How it impacts purchasing activities and how purchasing/supplier actions have an impact on the production plan.

+ Distribute bid packages for obtaining quotes to identify and establish appropriate sources of supply

+ Negotiate specifications, price, service, delivery, quality, and other factors

+ Track and monitor key cost drivers and market factors and prepare market updates as required

+ Maintain long-term relationships with suppliers supporting cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives

+ Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support a competitive advantage and cost reduction targets and opportunities

+ Develop creative solutions to issues related to cost, quality, delivery, and inventory management

+ Analyze capabilities of prospective new suppliers and coordinated due diligence for new supplier qualification

We're Looking for Someone Who:

+ Detail oriented with a sense of urgency.

+ Knowledge and understanding of planning as a function. How it impacts purchasing activities and how purchasing/supplier actions have an impact on the production plan.

+ Is analytical, proactive, and organized

+ Works independently with minimal supervision

+ Is results oriented with a high attention to detail

+ Can work in a team environment

+ Exercises sound business judgement

+ Possesses tact to know when to consult manager on issues

We're Looking for Someone With:

+ A bachelor’s degree preferably in business management.

+ 3+ years of buying experience in consumer products for large distribution or manufacturing company

+ Knowledge of MRP systems/SAP preferred

+ Strong negotiation skills

+ Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

+ Knowledge of lean technologies

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C%3A/Users/stacy.schneider/AppData/Local/Temp/Temp1_Talent%20-Recruitment%20Forms%20and%20Policy) .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.