Junior Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5%匹配

Life Insurance and AD&D

Company provided lunch

Paid time off & Holidays

Holiday Gift certificates

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a procurement specialist in Whittier, CA to execute buying and procurement tasks with limited supervision. You will conduct routine sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and process purchase orders to support operations.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills, plus familiarity with ERP systems and procurement processes. Office hours are MON-FRI, 8:00am-5:00pm, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier mgmt

Purchase orders

Cost analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Retail supply chain

English Chinese Korean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

• 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.