International Import Buyer – Interior Finishes & Hardware (El Paso, TX)

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International Import Buyer – Interior Finishes & Hardware (El Paso, TX)

Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 Per Year

Make an outsized impact at a fast‑growing, vertically integrated interior‑finishes partner serving large multi‑family projects. At Frontier Door & Cabinet, we own the supply chain end‑to‑end to deliver scale, speed, and consistency across cabinets, millwork, doors, door hardware, bath hardware, and cabinet hardware.

Why this role rocks

You’ll be the go-to connection between overseas factories (including China, Mexico, India, and other international manufacturing regions) and our U.S. operations, orchestrating information, inventory, and communication so containers land as expected and projects stay on schedule.
Design the growth playbook. In a fast‑growing interior finishes category, you’ll shape the sourcing strategy, vendor mix, and processes that become the national playbook for how we buy, stock, and launch products from international sources.
Drive with real autonomy. You’ll work directly with leaders across Operations, Sales, Warehousing, and Accounting, with decision-making power to streamline workflows, fix broken hand‑offs, and improve how imports run day-to-day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

Source and manage a curated portfolio of overseas interior‑finishes manufacturers, keeping smart competition and backup options built into every line.
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and terms that hit margin targets without sacrificing reliability or quality when it matters most.
Place, track, and, when needed, expedite POs from production to delivery across multiple U.S. locations, keeping status live and accurate for the teams that rely on it.
Own international logistics by booking ocean and air, coordinating with freight forwarders, and making sure customs, documents, and compliance stay frictionless.
Protect quality by aligning specs, overseeing factory checks (directly or via third parties), and jumping on defects quickly so issues don’t reach the end customer.
Partner closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Accounting to anticipate demand, shape buys, and keep the network protected from stockouts.
Continuously tighten the system by refining SOPs, dashboards, and early‑warning signals so risks surface quickly and shipments land on time, every time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven track record importing interior finishes or comparable building materials in a fast‑moving environment.
Solid working command of international trade fundamentals, Incoterms, and end‑to‑end global logistics.
Ease collaborating with factories in Asia, including navigating time zones, communication styles, and cultural norms.
Strong negotiation skills, sharp and concise communication, and obsessive attention to detail.
Real curiosity about how products are made and a drive to improve how they move.
Strong and reliable attendance on-site to drive collaboration and learn the business.
Confident use of Excel plus hands‑on experience with purchasing and inventory management systems.

Nice to have

Direct experience sourcing from China, Mexico, India, and other key manufacturing regions for building materials, casework, or interior-finish products.
Experience coordinating factory audits or third-party QC inspections.
Familiarity with customs paperwork, import documentation, and basic compliance.
Exposure to dock-scheduling platforms (e.g., Opendock or similar).
Spanish skills a plus, especially for partnering with teams and suppliers connected to our El Paso hub.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of job. On premise desk is provided in a limited hybrid (on premise/off premise) work option. Office environment. Occasional weekend or evening work is expected.

Sitting/Standing/walking approximately 8 hours/day, 5 days a week.
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, particularly reading that may be very fine print.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Frontier Door and Cabinet’s Safety Program and all established safety rules must be followed, and equipment used where required.

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