Assistant Purchasing Manager

Why work with us? Proven people. Everyone on our team has earned a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) or CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) accreditation from the National Association of Personnel Services. We are experts at staffing and recruiting with more than 16 years of experience serving employers. Proven process. Our approach to staffing isn’t just a little bit different; it’s a whole different ball game. While most staffing firms emphasize transactional services (taking and filling job orders), BTI Solutions focuses on providing more strategic solutions. By acting as workforce consultants, we are able to find innovative and intelligent strategies for improving productivity, meeting project deadlines, improving hiring quality, decreasing turnover, and reducing total labor costs. Our recruiting and candidate assessment process assures the highest quality matches between job seeker and employer, so you will get people who not only have the right qualifications but who also have the appropriate personality fit for your organization. Proven results. More than anything, the biggest difference with BTI Solutions is the one that matters most: bottom-line results. 95% client satisfaction rate – measures client satisfaction vs. expectations. Our clients have worked with us for over 10 years, on average. BTI Solutions counts 4 Global Telecommunication companies as clients. Client referrals are BTI Solutions’ largest source of new clients. Google Review 4.4, Facebook Review 4.8 Assistant Purchasing Manager ======== 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