Purchasing Agent Non-Food - Japanese Bilingual Mutual Trading Company - 3.0 Secaucus, NJ Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $51,000 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Word processing English 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.

• Responsibilites
• Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.

Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents. Research vendors and collect prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services. Purchase new items or food and cook new food for a tasting meeting with sales departments. Establish and maintain a record-keeping system for the 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 ensuring 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