What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at HF Foods Group?
HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ : HFFG), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading marketer and distributor of fresh produce, frozen and dry food, and non-food products to primarily Asian / Chinese restaurants and other foodservice customers throughout the United States. HF Foods aims to supply the increasing demand for Asian American restaurant cuisine, leveraging its nationwide network of distribution centers and its strong relations with growers and suppliers of fresh, high-quality specialty restaurant food products and supplies in the US, South America, and China.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for supporting business operations by assisting the buyer or purchasing manager to submit the purchase order to our supplier or vendor, maintain the relationships and follow up the products that we purchased until we fully received it into our inventory. Bilingual of Chinese Mandarin is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency
- Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
- Enter purchase orders into internal databases, oversee shipping schedules and maintain purchase records
- Work with receiving team in the warehouse to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
- Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
- Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply
- Organize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies
- Analyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs
- Collaborate with financial team members on contracts, invoicing, and other payment matters
- Any other duties as assigned by the management
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION AND / OR TRAINING :
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :
HF Foods Group emphasizes and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
