Purchasing Assistant
$37,440–$47,840 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist with procurement of food and non-food items from other MTC locations and vendors nationwide to secure supplies. Monitor and analyze daily inventory of products to create purchasing plans based on order volume, assortment, and lead time. Handle shipment issues timely and escalate to management when needed. Answer questions regarding products, shipping schedules, item statuses, inventory discrepancies, and substitute items. Work with the Warehouse Department to ensure correct inventory quantity, satisfactory quality, expiration dates, and damages. Negotiate prices with vendors for competitive costs and assist in developing new suppliers. Research new products and provide sales representatives with product information. Attend company events and functions outside of normal working hours. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 1+ years of purchasing experience, and business-level English and Japanese or Chinese.
Required Qualifications
- Business level English required – read/write/speak/listen
- Business level Japanese or Chinese Required– read/write/speak/listen
- Bachelor's Degree required, major in Business or relevant fields preferred
Desired Qualifications
- 1+ years of purchasing experience preferred
- 2 + years of longevity within a company preferred
- Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred
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