Coordinate purchase orders, vendor follow-ups, and quality checks for a US-based e-commerce company sourcing home furnishings from India and China.

About the Company

TJ&A Global Online LLC is a US-based, multi-channel private label e-commerce company with five years of growth. The company owns two home brands sold across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and TikTok Shop:

• REDEARTH – handloom and handmade home furnishings: pillows, throws, poufs, rugs, and floor sofas
• Oak & Birch – contemporary furniture: modular sofas, sofa beds, and chaise lounges

TJ&A sources from artisan and manufacturing partners in India and China and sells primarily to customers in the US. The company’s headquarters is in Bangalore, India, where the India team collaborates daily with US operations.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Sourcing & Buying Coordinator to ensure purchase orders, vendors, and shipments move on time. This role is critical for maintaining smooth supply chain operations and preventing delays. The position is based in Bangalore, India, and operates in a hybrid work model. The role reports to the Manager, Product & Creative Operations and works closely with India and China vendors, as well as the US operations team. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience in purchase, vendor coordination, merchandising, or e-commerce operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchase Orders – Raise purchase orders (POs), track every open order from confirmation to dispatch, and proactively flag any delays.

2. Vendor Follow-ups – Regularly follow up with India and China suppliers on production status, samples, lab tests, packing, and labeling. Maintain a written trail for every commitment. For China orders, work in shared WhatsApp groups with vendors and the sourcing agent’s team to receive photos, videos, and status updates, then follow up or share information via WhatsApp or email.

3. Quality Coordination – Work daily with the quality team to ensure vendors adhere to SOPs and quality standards. Track sample approvals and pre-shipment inspections.

4. Reporting – Own the weekly PO and vendor status tracker. Send clear, timely updates to the US team.

5. Costing and Data – Maintain costing sheets, vendor price lists, and product master data accurately.

Tech Stack

• MS Excel / Google Sheets – advanced skills including lookups, pivot tables, and clean trackers
• WhatsApp – for real-time vendor communication
• Email – for professional correspondence with vendors and US team
• E-commerce Platforms – Amazon, Walmart, Shopify (basic familiarity preferred)
• No specific programming languages or databases required; the role is coordination-focused with lightweight data management tools.

1-3 years in purchase, vendor coordination, merchandising or e-commerce operations; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivot tables); clear written English; comfortable working some overlap hours with US and China time zones.

Hybrid working in Bangalore, exposure to global marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart, Shopify), direct interaction with US leadership, small team with real growth opportunities.