Jr Buyer

H--mart; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Lunch provided

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

H MART is seeking an experienced procurement specialist for its CA warehouse in Whittier. The role entails executing buying tasks, managing supplier relationships, and processing purchase orders to support operations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 2+ years in food/wholesale procurement, with ERP proficiency and strong analytical skills. English, Chinese, or Korean language skills are a plus. This on-site position offers full-time hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in food/wholesale procurement preferred.
• Supply chain management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with PO processing, contracts, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• English, Chinese, or Korean preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute buying and procurement tasks with limited supervision.
• Conduct routine sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships.
• Process transactions in procurement/ERP systems and maintain PO data.
• Identify process issues and support continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and analyses to support procurement activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Document procedures and suggest workflow improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

ERP systems

Excel

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP software

Purchase order systems

Job description

H MART - CA Warehouse | HML 11966 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90606, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Execute assigned buying and procurement tasks with limited supervision, following established procedures and standards.
• Conduct routine sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and execute purchase orders to support operational needs.
• Utilize procurement/ERP systems and supplier portals to process transactions and maintain accurate purchase order data, supplier records, and contracts.
• Identify routine process issues, recommend practical solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to assigned procurement projects and recurring deliverables, ensuring timely completion of tasks and milestones.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and analyses to support procurement activities and decision-making.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather required information, align priorities, and support procurement objectives.
• Develop knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, purchase order execution, and applicable policies and regulations; document procedures and SOPs, and recommend workflow improvements as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the food or wholesale industry preferred.
• Supply Chain Management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with purchase order processing, contract administration, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of retail or grocery supply chain operations preferred.
• Proficiency in English, Chinese, or Korean is preferred.
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy
• HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy

Work Hours:

• MON-FRI, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pay range:

• $52,650 - 69,950 per year

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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