Bilingual Procurement Manager
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Job Summary
Your Future Company
Bokksu is a venture-backed trailblazing digital-first brand that delivers Japanese snacks to happy snackers in 100 countries online and in nearly 5000 US retail locations. Were proud to partner directly with pop culture brands and centuries-old family snack makers in Japan to introduce their delectable treats to the world.
Our success has been spotlighted on Today Show WSJ NY Times Wirecutter and the Strategist. Join us and help bring the charm of Japanese snacks to the world!
Your Responsibilities
We are seeking a Bilingual Procurement Manager to lead product strategy and purchasing for our subscription service and e-commerce shop. Specific responsibilities include:
- Product & Procurement Strategy:
- Lead the planning and implementation of attractive high-margin product lineups based on market trends sales data and consumer insights
- Develop and execute procurement strategies optimizing sourcing managing costs and building strong supplier relationships
- Lead the planning and implementation of attractive high-margin product lineups based on market trends sales data and consumer insights
- Trend Monitoring:
- Continuously research and track global demand trends popular products and supply chain innovations to keep the company ahead of the curve.
- Creative Sourcing:
- Identify and engage unconventional suppliers local producers and niche vendors that add unique value to the business.
- Team Management:
- Manage mentor and set goals for the buyer and assistant teams
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to maximize overall team performance and sales
- Manage mentor and set goals for the buyer and assistant teams
- Data Analysis & Product Performance Evaluation:
- Analyze pricing trends sales performance and inventory levels to guide product lineup and sales strategy improvements
- Conduct scenario analysis and benchmarking by product and category
- Analyze pricing trends sales performance and inventory levels to guide product lineup and sales strategy improvements
- Supply Chain & Inventory Management:
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Manage inventory levels and product expiration dates to prevent stockouts and minimize waste
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Product Logistics E-commerce and Marketing teams to drive promotions and maximize sales
- Lead initiatives for new product launches and improvements to existing products to enhance overall brand value
- Work closely with Product Logistics E-commerce and Marketing teams to drive promotions and maximize sales
Your Qualifications
- Proven experience managing buyers or procurement teams
- Strong multitasking and time management skills with a high sense of responsibility
- Confident in collecting analyzing and leveraging data to make logical results-driven decisions
- Experience in international procurement import/export operations product planning and category management
- Ability to systematize improve and document work processes
- Strong collaboration skills across departments and with external partners to achieve results
- High motivation to learn and grow while working cooperatively with others
- Clear communication based on data and insights
- Passion for food and culture with a keen eye for new products and trends
Your Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- 35 years of experience in international trade purchasing procurement product planning category management or EC/grocery-related operations (management experience required)
- Practical experience with Shopify Slack AirTable ShipHero Notion Asana or similar tools
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency
- Proficiency in basic Excel/Google Sheets functions (INDEX-MATCH VLOOKUP etc.)
- Experience working onsite preferably in a startup environment
- Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work proactively
- Deep passion for food and culture
- This is a full-time position and the applicant must currently be based in Tokyo
Your Benefits
- Visa support available
- Social insurance coverage
- Paid vacation
- Commuting allowance
- Company events (retreats dinners happy hours etc.)
- Monthly Bokksu subscription and unlimited access to Japanese snacks in the office
Bokksu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
[ Your Future Company ] Bokksu is a venture-backed, trailblazing digital-first brand that delivers Japanese snacks to happy snackers in 100+ countries online and in nearly 5,000 US retail locations. We're proud to partner directly with pop culture brands and centuries-old family snack ... View more
