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Bilingual Purchasing Assistant
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Robert Half
Torrance, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bilingual Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day procurement operations in Torrance, California. This permanent position is ideal for someone who can coordinate purchasing activities with accuracy, communicate effectively in Japanese and English, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment. The role is primarily focused on purchasing, with occasional backup assistance for basic IT-related tasks when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate purchasing activities by creating, tracking, and updating purchase orders to support timely material availability
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams in Japanese and English to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth procurement flow
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and related documentation with a high level of attention to detail
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to help prevent shortages or overstock situations
- Support import or logistics-related purchasing processes by following shipment status and coordinating required information
- Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and identify trends
- Help troubleshoot routine system or user issues and provide basic backup support for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, or related business systems when IT coverage is needed
- Assist with user access updates, permission maintenance, and other administrative support tasks tied to business applications as assigned