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 Qualifications Japanese bilingual skills Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience accepted 2–4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing Experience with high-dollar purchasing preferred Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Occasional travel, weekend work, and short-notice support may be required Must 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 RFQs Review supplier quotations and select optimal sources based on cost, lead time, technical requirements, and overall value Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, freight terms, and service levels with suppliers Monitor inventory records, consumption trends, replenishment needs, and material availability Coordinate with engineering, operations, planning, finance, sales, and service teams Maintain procurement records, vendor profiles, reports, and ERP/MRP data Resolve supplier delivery delays, quality issues, cost variances, and invoice discrepancies Support supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement projects May be assigned other duties by managers #J-18808-Ljbffr Pasona N A, Inc.