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Assistant Purchasing Manager (Japanese or Chinese Bilingual) / Manage procurement, supplier/inventory control, and purchasing strategies / Food/Beverage

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Job Description

Food/Beverage

Salary
Annual SalaryUSD 60,000 〜 70,000
Location
Houston
Required LanguagesJapanese, ChineseEmployment TypeFull-time Employee

Responsibilities

Manage End-to-End Procurement: Oversee the entire purchasing cycle, from issuing purchase orders based on stock levels and forecasts to ensuring timely delivery and quality of all received goods (including liquor, refrigerated, frozen, and dry food/non-food items).
Supplier Relationship Management: Research, select, and negotiate with vendors to secure favorable prices and contracts. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, addressing any quality or compliance issues promptly.
Inventory and Quality Control: Regularly monitor inventory for discrepancies, slow-moving, or expired items, working with the warehouse for resolutions. Conduct quality inspections of incoming materials and maintain essential supplier documentation (COAs, SDS).
Strategic Purchasing & Collaboration: Develop and execute purchasing strategies to meet business objectives. Collaborate with purchasing teams across Texas branches to optimize supply planning, maintain consistent stock, share best practices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Personnel & Reporting: Assist the department manager with personnel matters and job performance within the purchasing team. Provide timely reports and information to management as required.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related field required.
* 3+ years of Japanese food purchasing experiences required.

Job Details

Employment TypeFull-time Employee
SalaryAnnual Salary:USD 60,000 〜 70,000
Work Hours9:00〜18:00
Required LanguagesJapanese:Business Level
Chinese:Business Level
InsuranceDental insurance
Health insurance
Ophthalmology insurance
Employee Benefits・401(k)
・401(k) matching
・Paid vacation

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Last Updated:2026/04/22

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