Purchasing Agent Non- Food New York Mutual Trading, Inc. - 2.0 Secaucus, NJ Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Computer operation Sourcing Cooking English Japanese Purchasing Typing Productivity software Full Job Description 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:

( The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following)

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cleaning and organizing office shelves when needed.
• 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
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Qualifications:

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. Business level English and writing skill 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 Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience:

Purchasing:

1 year (Required)

Language:

Japanese (Required)

Work Location:

In person