Purchasing Agent (Bilingual Japanese) at NPA Worldwide Purchasing Agent (Bilingual Japanese) at NPA Worldwide in Secaucus, New Jersey Posted in about 4 hours ago.

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full-time Job description: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent (Bilingual Japanese) in Secaucus, NJ. Are you fluent in Japanese and English ? Do you have previous purchasing, administrative or import/export experience? If yes, read on! Our client is premier food, alcohol beverage, and restaurant supply specialist and they are looking for Japanese Speaking Purchasing Agent in Secaucus, NJ.

The role:

To communicate with customs brokers, FDA, USDA, and Drayage to update import-cargo receiving schedules, handling shipping documents, and import permits. Updating and shipping schedule list to set up item maintenance on the system. Food-related task. As well as helping with all other purchasing-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

Provides administrative and clerical support to the department. Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents. Research vendors and collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services. Purchase new items or food as well as cook new food for a tasting meeting with sales departments. Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs Research potential vendors Track orders and ensure timely delivery Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts) Conduct market research to identify pricing trends Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices Prepare cost analysis

Qualifications:

Fluency in Japanese and English Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies. Ability to type 40 words per minute. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Participate in Food Expo once a year Mandatory participation during Company Inventory twice a year. (June and December) College Associate degree or Higher Working experience at Japanese Company Basic Knowledge if Japanese food ingredients and industry Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Why is This a

Great Opportunity:

Many of our client jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement all in a safe and inclusive environment thats been ranked among the best workplaces in the world. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Salary Type :

Annual Salary Salary Min :

$ 50000

Salary Max :

$ 55000

Currency Type :

USD