Purchasing Manager - Food (Bilingual Japanese) -29195 - MA

$75,000 - $98,000/Yr

Comrise - Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elk Grove Village, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager - Food (Bilingual Japanese) is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies that align with the company's business objectives. This role involves negotiating with vendors, researching products, managing food safety programs, and overseeing quality control to ensure compliance with food safety standards. The position also includes recruiting and training staff, managing departmental workflows, and attending company events outside of normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the Company's business objectives.
• Negotiates with vendors for the best possible price and service guarantee.
• Researches and develops products for the Company to increase sales and revenue.
• Monitors and forecasts upcoming demand and develops new supply sources if necessary.
• Reviews inventory and investigates discrepancies.
• Manages and develops food safety programs for hazard analysis, sanitation, recall, etc.
• Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with government food safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinates with purchasing employees in other locations to negotiate discounts for bulk purchases and optimizes efficiency.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department and provides constructive and timely feedback, training, and coaching.
• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Japanese.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing or management.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Intermediate mathematical knowledge for inventory management and pricing.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes highly preferred.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.