Food Import & Purchasing Specialist

A-STAFFING, INC.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A-STAFFING, INC. in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to handle communication with vendors, prepare purchase orders, and manage shipping documents. The role supports import processes and maintains schedules in the system.

Candidates should have an associate degree or higher, experience in purchasing, and Japanese language ability. The position is full-time with benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

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)
• Working experience at Japanese Company
• Basic Knowledge if Japanese food ingredients and industry
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Responsibilities

• 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 items or food and assist in tasting meetings 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.

Skills

MS Office

Typing 40 wpm

Business English

Japanese language

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

A-STAFFING, INC. in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to handle communication with vendors, prepare purchase orders, and manage shipping documents. The role supports import processes and maintains schedules in the system.

Candidates should have an associate degree or higher, experience in purchasing, and Japanese language ability. The position is full-time with benefits including health insurance and 401(k).