Japanese/English Bilingual Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator (AL35169) at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

A global food distribution company is currently seeking a Japanese/English Bilingual Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator to support their office in the Newark, NJ area. This is a full-time, direct hire onsite position.

Japanese/English Bilingual Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with venders for price, delivery and quality, etc
• Research new venders and develop new connection for comparison
• Perform recordkeeping for purchasing department
• Keep in touch with custom brokers to get most updated cargo receiving-schedules
• Perform data analysis related to purchasing activities to support decision making process
• Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and market trends
• Generate reports, purchase orders, import permit, shipping documents and so on
• Regularly update company's database with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Keep immaculate records and documentation for purchasing orders, invoices, contracts and so on
• Other duties as assigned

Japanese/English Bilingual Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing role
• Fluent in English and able to speak Japanese in a professional level
• Basic knowledge in Japanese food culture
• At least Associate's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership skills in team environment and skills to bring positive atmosphere to the team
• Ability to be flexible to work effectively with wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
• Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
• Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

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