Purchasing Agent Japanese Bilingual

Mutual Trading INC; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mutual Trading INC in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a full-time Purchasing Coordinator to communicate with customs brokers, FDA, USDA, and drayage, update import-cargo receiving schedules, and manage purchasing-related tasks. Duties include researching vendors, placing orders for food items, and maintaining purchasing records.

This role requires English proficiency at a business level and knowledge of Japanese products.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customs brokers, FDA, USDA, and Drayage to update import-cargo receiving schedules and handling shipping documents.
• Update shipping schedule list to set up item maintenance in the system.
• Purchase new items or food and prepare food for tasting meetings with sales teams.
• Establish and maintain recordkeeping system for purchasing department.
• Research vendors and collect prices, specifications, and other data related to goods/services.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery; update internal databases with order details.
• Negotiate offers with vendors and prepare cost analyses.
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Business English

Education

College Associate degree or Higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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:(** _ ** **The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following)****_

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Cleaning and organizing office shelves when needed.

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

_ ** Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned**_

** Qualifications:**

• 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.
• Business level English and writing skill
• 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
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Work Location: In person