SCM Buyer Specialist

Grand BK; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with up to 5% match

Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid time off & Holidays

Lunch provided

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to lead vendor negotiations, manage item master data in SAP, and optimize sourcing for the store network. You will evaluate suppliers, monitor pricing, and align purchasing with COGS targets while supporting a trend-driven assortment strategy.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business/SCM and 1–3 years in purchasing or procurement, with strong Excel and SAP skills; English and Korean communication is preferred. Work hours are Mon–Fri in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, SCM, Logistics, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of purchasing/procurement/SCM experience preferred, retail or food industry a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP (Item Master, PO creation) highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Detail-oriented with strong negotiation skills and trend-spotting mindset.
• Bilingual English/Korean communication preferred for vendor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with vendors on availability, specifications, deadlines, and pricing to optimize COGS.
• Evaluate suppliers on quality, pricing competitiveness, documentation compliance, and shipping reliability.
• Identify and purchase new, trending items to maintain competitive edge.
• Conduct regular market analysis and competitive shopping to anticipate consumer trends.
• Analyze sales data to identify opportunities and coordinate marketing for new arrivals.
• Investigate and respond to inventory or product issues reported from stores.

Skills

Negotiation

Trend spotting

Data analysis

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, SCM, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

• Lead negotiations with vendors regarding product availability, specifications, deadlines, and pricing to ensure optimal COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)
• Continuously evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on product quality, pricing competitiveness, documentation compliance, and shipping reliability
• Identify and purchase new, trending items to maintain H Mart’s competitive edge in the market
• Perform regular market analysis and competitive shopping to stay ahead of consumer trends
• Analyze sales trends to identify "the next big hit" and coordinate marketing efforts for new arrivals
• Investigate and provide timely responses to inventory or product issues reported from the field/stores
• Generate and review daily/weekly sales reports to monitor performance and profitability at the warehouse level
• Create and maintain accurate Item Master Data in SAP, including Item Descriptions, Scan Codes (UPC), and pricing
• Analyze data to identify slow-moving items and implement strategies to improve warehouse turnover

Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or SCM (preferably in the retail or food industry)
• Proficiency in SAP (Item Master, PO creation) is highly preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for data analysis
• Detail-oriented, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset for trend spotting
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is often preferred for vendor communication
• 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

Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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