Assistant Purchasing Manager

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position
Assistant Purchasing Manager

Summary
A Japanese food trading company is Assistant Purchasing Manager

Essential Duties

Issues purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time.
Assists department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and job performances
Maintains and analyzes order receiving records from different suppliers including but not limited to quality and quantities and determines the best procurement option for the company.
Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders
Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; addresses problems with suppliers and resolves the issues.
Researches and selects prospective vendors and negotiates prices/contracts.
Coordinates with the purchasing team to build and maintain relationships with suppliers; assures the quality of products timely delivery and compliance of contracts are consistently addressed.
Sets up vendor numbers and item stock numbers in a timely manner.
Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands and creates purchase orders based on sales volume demands and inventory level
Assists department manager to manage all aspects of liquor refrigerated frozen and dry food non-food purchases including sourcing price negotiations transportation planning and product development.
Counts item inventory whenever the numbers are inconsistent to the warehouse inventory records.
Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies large volume outbound orders slow selling items and expired items and works with the warehouse for resolutions
Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Other duties as required
Obligation to answer all upper management as requested

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

Working Location
HOUSTON TX

Salary Benefit
$50K–$60K

Qualifications

Able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Business level English required
Business level Japanese required
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
3 years of Japanese food purchasing experiences required
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-food items and kitchen supplies

Position Assistant Purchasing ManagerSummaryA Japanese food trading company is Assistant Purchasing ManagerEssential DutiesIssues purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time. Assists department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and job p...

Position
Assistant Purchasing Manager

Summary
A Japanese food trading company is Assistant Purchasing Manager

Essential Duties

Issues purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time.
Assists department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and job performances
Maintains and analyzes order receiving records from different suppliers including but not limited to quality and quantities and determines the best procurement option for the company.
Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders
Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; addresses problems with suppliers and resolves the issues.
Researches and selects prospective vendors and negotiates prices/contracts.
Coordinates with the purchasing team to build and maintain relationships with suppliers; assures the quality of products timely delivery and compliance of contracts are consistently addressed.
Sets up vendor numbers and item stock numbers in a timely manner.
Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands and creates purchase orders based on sales volume demands and inventory level
Assists department manager to manage all aspects of liquor refrigerated frozen and dry food non-food purchases including sourcing price negotiations transportation planning and product development.
Counts item inventory whenever the numbers are inconsistent to the warehouse inventory records.
Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies large volume outbound orders slow selling items and expired items and works with the warehouse for resolutions
Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Other duties as required
Obligation to answer all upper management as requested

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

Working Location
HOUSTON TX

Salary Benefit
$50K–$60K

Qualifications

Able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Business level English required
Business level Japanese required
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
3 years of Japanese food purchasing experiences required
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-food items and kitchen supplies