Japanese/Chinese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant

JAC Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision 保险

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with co

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

JAC Recruitment seeks a Purchasing Assistant for a food trading company in Houston, TX. You will support purchasing, inventory planning, and supplier coordination to ensure product availability and smooth operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, responding to inquiries, and collaborating with Sales, Operations, and logistics teams. A bachelor’s degree and business English/Japanese or Chinese skills are required, with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Business-related major preferred.
• 1+ year of purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
• Business-level English required.
• Business-level Japanese or Chinese required.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities, inventory planning, and order fulfillment to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate shipments and work closely with vendors, warehouses, and internal teams to resolve logistics issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding products, inventory, shipping schedules, and order status.
• Support inventory management, quality control, and food safety-related activities.
• Assist with supplier development, product research, and procurement negotiations.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to support customer needs and business growth.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Business English

Japanese

Chinese

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Position SummaryA food trading company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination. This role works closely with vendors, warehouse staff, and internal teams to ensure efficient operations and timely product availability.

Position SummaryA food trading company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination. This role works closely with vendors, warehouse staff, and internal teams to ensure efficient operations and timely product availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities, inventory planning, and order fulfillment to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate shipments and work closely with vendors, warehouses, and internal teams to resolve logistics issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding products, inventory, shipping schedules, and order status.
• Support inventory management, quality control, and food safety-related activities.
• Assist with supplier development, product research, and procurement negotiations.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to support customer needs and business growth.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Business-level English required
• Business-level Japanese or Chinese required
• Bachelor's degree required; Business-related major preferred
• 1+ year of purchasing or procurement experience preferred
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

SALARY USD 22.00 - 26.00/Hour (DOE)

LOCATION Houston, TX

WORK STYLE Onsite

Benefits

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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