Purchasing Manager - Food Industry (Bilingual in Japanese)
100% onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL
$75k to $99K base
Essential Job Functions: • Develops and execute purchasing strategies to support the Company's business objectives. • Negotiates with vendors for the best possible price and service guarantee. • Researches and develop products for the Company to increase sales and revenue. • Monitors and forecasts upcoming demand and develops new supply source if necessary. • Reviews inventory and investigates discrepancies. • Manages and develops food safety programs for hazard analysis, sanitation, recall, etc. • Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with government food safety standards and regulations. • Coordinates with purchasing employees in other locations to negotiate discounts for bulk purchases and optimizes efficiency. • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. • Oversees the daily workflow of the department and provides constructive and timely feedback, training, and coaching. • Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit in an office setting for the majority of the day • Ability to type for extended periods throughout the day • Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally • Ability to use the phone for extended periods of time • Working Conditions
o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
Other Requirements: • Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen • Business level Japanese highly preferred • To have and maintain a clean driving record • Maintain a positive attitude • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload • High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred • 5+ years of relevant experience required.
Knowledge and Skills: • Intermediate mathematical knowledge - markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc. • Mentoring, coaching and people management skills • Communication and interpersonal skills • Problem-solving skills • Basic Microsoft Office proficiency • Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes highly preferred