Korean Food Purchasing & Sourcing Associate

Yamibuy

Brea (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

PTO: vacation, sick leave, holidays

On-site gym and game rooms

Coffee and snacks

Job summary

Yamibuy in California is seeking an Associate Purchasing Specialist for Korean Food to support purchasing and merchandising across Korean food and snack categories. You will manage purchase orders, replenishment, vendor communications, sourcing, cost reviews, inventory monitoring, and data analysis to ensure product availability and healthy margins.

The role requires experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong Korean and English communication, and proficiency in Excel, with a pathway to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Merchandising, Economics, or related field.
1+ year of experience in purchasing, procurement, merchandising, vendor management, supply chain, retail, e-commerce, or related field.
Experience working with purchase orders, vendors, product costs, inventory, or purchasing-related processes.
Excellent verbal and written Korean communication skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to organize, review, and analyze purchasing and inventory data.

Responsibilities

Create, process, and maintain purchase orders based on inventory needs, sales trends, and purchasing plans.
Follow up with vendors on open purchase orders, order confirmations, product availability, lead times, shipment schedules, and delivery status.
Support replenishment planning and determine appropriate order quantities based on sales performance, inventory levels, lead time, and demand.
Monitor open orders and proactively identify potential delays, shortages, or supply issues.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve PO discrepancies, receiving issues, damaged products, shortages, pricing differences, and other purchasing-related problems.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, product costs, lead times, MOQ, case pack, and other purchasing data within internal systems.
Assist with negotiating product costs, payment terms, lead time, promotional support, and other purchasing terms.
Monitor changes and communicate significant increases or purchasing concerns to the Purchasing Specialist or category leader.
Assist with invoice and cost discrepancies by working with vendors, Accounts Payable, warehouse, and other internal teams.
Support purchasing planning for seasonal items, promotional products, and high-demand periods.