Japanese / English Bilingual Buyer (Hybrid)
1 month ago
An international automotive parts manufacturing company in the Novi, Michigan area is searching for an experienced Japanese / English Bilingual Buyer to join their facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years’ purchasing or procurement experience in an industrial environment, and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
This is a full-time, direct hire position, and can work on a hybrid schedule. Being in-office is required at least 2 days per week.
Buyer Responsibilities Include:
Participate in purchasing and procurement activities, and communicate with suppliers regarding active orders, logistics tracking, issues with products, etc. in both Japanese and English
Receive and compare quotations from suppliers, analyze supplier pricing, production costs, etc. to reduce company expenses and improve supplier quality
Support production and product development departments by analyzing production needs, such as equipment, materials, etc.
Collaborate with other departments to determine future needs for materials / equipment / etc.
Report purchasing activities and create documentation for upper management
Other duties as assigned
Buyer Requirements Include:
Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain or business-related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
Minimum business-level Japanese language ability is required (JLPT N2 equivalent)
Established work history in industrial purchasing, production planning, procurement, etc. Specific experience in the automotive and / or electronics industries is preferred
Experience with production planning, cost analysis, and budget preparation
Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
Good computer skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.
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