Purchasing Agent

AZ - Phoenix
Pay Rate: $18 - $20 per hour

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Shift - M-Th: 9AM – 6PM; F: 8AM – 5PM; 1 hr. lunch. OT may apply

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the procurement of food and non-food items from other company locations and vendors.
• Monitors and assesses daily inventory levels.
• Addresses shipping issues promptly and escalates problems to management when necessary.
• Responds to inquiries related to products, shipping schedules, item statuses, inventory discrepancies, and substitute items.
• Supports food safety initiatives and collaborates with the Sales Department to manage customer returns and complaints
• Collaborates with the Warehouse Department to ensure accurate inventory counts, quality assurance for physical inventory, expiration dates, damages, missing products, and conducts adjustments as required.
• Assists in identifying new suppliers and procurement resources.
• Conducts research on new products and provides sales representatives with information on products and how to introduce them to customers.
• Negotiates pricing and deals with vendors for competitive pricing.
• Participates in company events and functions outside of regular working hours.
• Ad hoc duties

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English and Japanese at a business level is required. (Open to Chinese or Korean speakers as well)
• Maintains a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Capable of working independently as well as within a team.
• Capable of adjusting to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a major in Business or related fields.
• At least one year of purchasing experience is preferred.