Purchasing Agent (Bilingual Japanese)

NPAworldwide; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a bilingual Japanese Purchasing Agent in Secaucus, NJ to support importing, scheduling and vendor coordination for food and beverage supplies.

The role requires fluency in Japanese and English, attention to detail, and experience in purchasing, data entry, and supplier negotiation; you’ll manage orders, track deliveries, and assist with market research.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English is required.
• Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with purchasing procedures and policies.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must participate in Food Expo annually and inventory twice a year.
• College Associate degree or higher.
• Experience working at a Japanese company.
• Knowledge of Japanese food ingredients and industry.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.
• Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.
• Research vendors and collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.
• Purchase new items and foods, and coordinate tastings with sales.
• Maintains recordkeeping for the purchasing department.
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Research potential vendors and negotiate better prices.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Update internal databases with order details.
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends.
• Prepare cost analyses.

Skills

Japanese language fluency

English language fluency

Typing 40 wpm

Vendor research

Instruction following

Education

College Associate degree or higher

Experience at a Japanese company

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent (Bilingual Japanese) in Secaucus, NJ.

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent (Bilingual Japanese) in Secaucus, NJ.

Are you fluent in Japanese and English ? Do you have previous purchasing, administrative or import/export experience?

If yes, read on!

Our client is premier food, alcohol beverage, and restaurant supply specialist and they are looking for Japanese Speaking Purchasing Agent in Secaucus, NJ.

The Role

To communicate with customs brokers, FDA, USDA, and Drayage to update import-cargo receiving schedules, handling shipping documents, and import permits. Updating and shipping schedule list to set up item maintenance on the system. Food-related task. As well as helping with all other purchasing-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.
• Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.
• Research vendors and collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.
• Purchase new items or food as well as cook new food for a tasting meeting with sales departments.
• Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Research potential vendors
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
• Prepare cost analysis

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Participate in Food Expo once a year
• Mandatory participation during Company Inventory twice a year. (June and December)
• College Associate degree or Higher
• Working experience at Japanese Company
• Basic Knowledge if Japanese food ingredients and industry
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Many of our client jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement all in a safe and inclusive environment thats been ranked among the best workplaces in the world. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 50000

Salary Max : $ 55000

Currency Type : USD