Assistant Purchasing Manager / Houston, TX/ DIR / JR100652

======== Essential Job Functions ========

• Issues purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time.
• Assists department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and
job performances
• Maintains and analyzes order receiving records from different suppliers, including but not
limited to quality and quantities, and determines the best procurement option for the company.
• Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders
• Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; addresses problems to suppliers
and resolves the issues.
• Researches and selects prospective vendors and negotiates prices/contracts.
• Coordinates with purchasing team to build and maintain relationships with suppliers; assures
the quality of products, timely delivery, and compliance of contracts are consistently addressed.
• Sets up vendor numbers and item stock numbers in a timely manner.
• Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands, and creates purchase orders
based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level
• Assists department manager to manage all aspects of liquor, refrigerated, frozen, and dry food,
non-food purchases, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation planning, and product
development.
• Counts item inventory whenever the numbers are inconsistent to the warehouse inventory
records.
• Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling
items, and expired items and works with the warehouse for resolutions
• Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives
• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Other duties as required
• Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested
 

======== Physical Requirements ========

• Able to sit and work in an office setting for the majority of the day
• Able to use the computer and type for extended periods
• Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Working Conditions
o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
 

======== Other Requirements========

• Business level English required
• Business level Japanese required
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred
• 3 years of Japanese food purchasing experiences required
 

======== Knowledge and Skills========
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory,
weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Communications and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-food items and kitchen supplies