End-to-End Sourcing Lead — Bilingual (Global)

Yami; Brea (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO: vacation, sick, holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Yami is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to plan, source, and purchase products within defined categories, owning end-to-end category results.

You will source new vendors, negotiate terms, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with marketing to set pricing and promotions, driving GMV growth while protecting margins. Bilingual English/Japanese required for domestic and international vendor communication.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 2–4+ years purchasing/vendor management experience
• Experience with foods/grocery/snack/drink products
• Excellent English; Japanese language proficiency required
• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn, adapt, and make timely decisions

Responsabilidades

• Generate purchase orders, follow up on delivery daily
• Source and develop new vendors; negotiate terms on price, payment, lead time
• Source and develop new products in Asian food segments based on demand, price, quality, availability, trends, and budgets
• Develop and optimize category sourcing strategies
• Use data to improve KPIs for inventory, turnover, and cash flow
• Forecast price and analyze buying patterns to optimize assortment and margins
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on promotions, marketing allocation, and terms
• Maintain vendor relationships and monitor performance

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

English communication

Japanese language

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Decision making

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

Yami is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to plan, source, and purchase products within defined categories, owning end-to-end category results.

You will source new vendors, negotiate terms, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with marketing to set pricing and promotions, driving GMV growth while protecting margins. Bilingual English/Japanese required for domestic and international vendor communication.