Purchasing Administrator Japanese Language Skills a Plus

A-STAFFING, INC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Company Holidays + Birthday Holiday

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading Japanese food manufacturer seeks a Purchasing Administrator in Irvine, California. The role involves coordinating procurement for ingredients and packaging, monitoring inventory, and maintaining purchasing records. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in purchasing and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation. This is an on-site role with a salary range of $52,000 to $66,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing or administrative support.
• Strong understanding of inventory systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of Japanese food manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of ingredients, packaging, and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planners.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing and order status.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and reports.

Skills

Procurement workflows

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry accuracy

Vendor relationship management

Analytical skills

Job description

A leading Japanese food manufacturer is looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join their team.

【Main Responsibilities】

• Coordinated procurement of ingredients, packaging, and supplies for their production.
• Created, processed, and tracked purchase orders for the ingredients, and packaging materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planners to determine timely purchasing needs.
• Ensured on‑time delivery of all materials to meet production schedules.
• Communicated with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and order status.
• Assisted in evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and performance.
• Resolved order discrepancies, delivery delays, and material quality issues.
• Maintained accurate purchasing records, pricing lists, contracts, and vendor information.
• Updated ERP/inventory systems with purchase orders, receipts, and delivery confirmations.
• Prepared reports on purchasing activity, cost trends, and material usage.
• Partnered with Production, QA, Finance, and Warehouse teams to support cross‑department operations.

【Qualifications & Skills】

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or administrative support (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong understanding of procurement workflows and inventory systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Detail‑oriented with strong data entry and record‑keeping accuracy.
• Skilled in vendor communication and relationship management.
• Basic knowledge of Japanese foodmanufacturing processes is preferred.
• Ability to analyze pricing and cost data; team‑oriented mindset.
• Strong English communication skills are required. Japanese language ability is a plus, but not required.

【Benefits】

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company Holidays + Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Employee Discounts

Location: Irvine, California (On-site Only)

Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)

Salary: $52,000~66,000 annually, depending on experience

Visa Support: No