Purchasing Agent

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position
Purchasing Agent

Summary
A Japanese food trading company is Purchasing Agent

Essential Duties

Manages purchasing of frozen dry foods and Non-food items including sourcing price negotiations transportation logistics and product development
Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands and creates purchase orders based on sales volume demands and inventory level
Calculates product costs and prices to determine profit margin
Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; works with suppliers for quality assurance
Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies large volume outbound orders slow selling items and expired items; works with the warehouse department for resolutions
Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives
Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with the descriptions on purchase orders
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Other duties as required
Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested

Working Hours Working style
M-F: 9:00 – 18:00

Working Location
HOUSTON TX

Salary Benefit
$18-22/hr

Qualifications

Able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Business level English required
Other language such as Japanese Korean or Chinese preferred
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred
2 years of Food purchasing experience or training preferred
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups discounts counting inventory weight and measurement conversions combining etc.
Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
Communications and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of ERP systems
Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-foods and kitchen supplies preferred

Position Purchasing AgentSummaryA Japanese food trading company is Purchasing AgentEssential DutiesManages purchasing of frozen dry foods and Non-food items including sourcing price negotiations transportation logistics and product developmentAnalyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market de...

Position
Purchasing Agent

Summary
A Japanese food trading company is Purchasing Agent

Essential Duties

Manages purchasing of frozen dry foods and Non-food items including sourcing price negotiations transportation logistics and product development
Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands and creates purchase orders based on sales volume demands and inventory level
Calculates product costs and prices to determine profit margin
Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; works with suppliers for quality assurance
Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies large volume outbound orders slow selling items and expired items; works with the warehouse department for resolutions
Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives
Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with the descriptions on purchase orders
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Other duties as required
Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested

Working Hours Working style
M-F: 9:00 – 18:00

Working Location
HOUSTON TX

Salary Benefit
$18-22/hr

Qualifications

Able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Business level English required
Other language such as Japanese Korean or Chinese preferred
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred
2 years of Food purchasing experience or training preferred
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups discounts counting inventory weight and measurement conversions combining etc.
Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
Communications and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of ERP systems
Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-foods and kitchen supplies preferred