SCM Procurement Associate

CJ Foodville USA; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Foodville USA seeks a motivated Procurement Associate to support the procurement and sourcing team with data entry, document management, and basic supplier communications. Under supervision, you will help maintain SAP/SRM records and assist with routine reporting.

This entry-level role is ideal for someone building a foundation in supply chain and procurement, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Collaboration and timely task completion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and organizing supplier quotations and RFQ documentation under guidance.
• Perform data entry and maintain procurement records in SAP and SRM systems with accuracy.
• Support supplier communication for basic inquiries such as pricing confirmation, lead times, and document requests.
• Prepare and update basic price comparison spreadsheets and sourcing trackers.
• Assist with new supplier onboarding documentation collection and file organization.
• Maintain and file procurement contracts, pricing agreements, and related documents.
• Support inventory and purchase order tracking by updating internal logs and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate internally to collect purchase requisitions and consolidate sourcing requirements.
• Assist in preparing routine procurement reports such as vendor lists, price history summaries, and PO status updates.
• Perform general administrative support including scheduling meetings, filing, and correspondence management.
• Support ad-hoc data research tasks as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

SAP / SRM

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Korean/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, accounting or related

Tools

SAP

SRM

Job description

The Procurement Associate will provide entry-level administrative and operational support to the procurement and sourcing team. This role focuses on data entry, document management, basic supplier communication, and system maintenance to ensure smooth day-to-day procurement operations. The position is designed for individuals looking to build a foundation in supply chain and procurement, working under direct supervision of the Procurement Supervisor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in gathering and organizing supplier quotations and RFQ documentation under guidance
• Perform data entry and maintain procurement records in SAP and SRM systems with accuracy
• Support supplier communication for basic inquiries such as pricing confirmation, lead times, and document requests
• Prepare and update basic price comparison spreadsheets and sourcing trackers
• Assist with new supplier onboarding documentation collection and file organization
• Maintain and file procurement contracts, pricing agreements, and related documents
• Support inventory and purchase order tracking by updating internal logs and spreadsheets
• Coordinate internally to collect purchase requisitions and consolidate sourcing requirements
• Assist in preparing routine procurement reports such as vendor lists, price history summaries, and PO status updates
• Perform general administrative support including scheduling meetings, filing, and correspondence management
• Support ad-hoc data research tasks as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, accounting or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain
• Experience or exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred, but not required)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, formatting, sorting/filtering)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred