Purchasing Agent Japanese Bilingual

To communicate with customs brokers, FDA, USDA, and Drayage to update import-cargo receiving schedules, handling shipping documents, and import permits. Updating and shipping schedule list to set up item maintenance on the system. Food-related task. As well as helping with all other purchasing-related tasks.

Responsibilities:(The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following)

· Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.

· Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.

· Research vendors and collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.

· Purchase new items or food as well as cook new food for a tasting meeting with sales departments.

· Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Cleaning and organizing office shelves when needed.

· Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

· Research potential vendors

· Track orders and ensure timely delivery

· Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)

· Conduct market research to identify pricing trends

· Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices

· Prepare cost analysis

*Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned*

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Business level English and writing skill
• Participate in Food Expo once a year
• Mandatory participation during Company Inventory twice a year. (June and December)
• College Associate degree or Higher
• Working experience at Japanese Company
• Basic Knowledge if Japanese food ingredients and industry
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times