Purchasing Coordinator - Japanese bilingual

Industry: Semiconductor Equipment / High-Tech Manufacturing Location: Santa Clara, CA / Hybrid, 4 days in office per week Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 Required QualificationsJapanese bilingual skillsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience accepted2-4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturingExperience with high-dollar purchasing preferredProficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft OfficeOccasional travel, weekend work, and short-notice support may be requiredMust be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 100+ lbs with use of hand tools Responsibilities The Purchasing Coordinator will manage procurement activities, supplier coordination, inventory oversight, and purchasing documentation in a semiconductor-related environment. Key responsibilities include:Prepare, evaluate, and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and RFQsReview supplier quotations and select optimal sources based on cost, lead time, technical requirements, and overall valueNegotiate pricing, delivery schedules, freight terms, and service levels with suppliersMonitor inventory records, consumption trends, replenishment needs, and material availabilityCoordinate with engineering, operations, planning, finance, sales, and service teamsMaintain procurement records, vendor profiles, reports, and ERP/MRP dataResolve supplier delivery delays, quality issues, cost variances, and invoice discrepanciesSupport supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement projectsMay be assigned other duties by managers Application Form