Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate (Entry Level)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Jobs and Responsibilities

Procure raw materials, coordinating specifically with overseas vendors and suppliers.

Manage supplier complaints, SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements, new material vendor approvals, and ISO management.

Source new materials, establish relationships with new vendors, and manage all related vendor documentation.

Manage daily schedules to meet both soup and noodle production demands, prioritizing other tasks as needed.

Properly and accurately manage Purchase Orders (POs) from issuance through to delivery.

Perform thorough invoice verification to ensure PO-BL-Verification accuracy and identify/resolve any invoice discrepancies directly with vendors.

Independently identify possible issues affecting the production line and report them in a timely and urgent manner.

Identify continuous improvement opportunities and foster a continuous improvement culture with a cross-functional, collaborative mindset.

Manage new material and vendor policies in accordance with SQF procurement processes.

Communicate expected delivery dates to vendors at, or prior to, the time the purchase order is submitted.

Notify field operations and project management regarding any material cost overruns and/or material delays.

Qualifications and Skills

1 to 3 years of relevant experience.

University degree or equivalent experience in lieu of college preferred.

A major in Business Administration (preferably in Accounting and/or Finance) and/or Supply Chain is preferred.

English is required; Korean is preferred.

Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Basic procurement knowledge and an understanding of basic accounting principles.

Basic knowledge of material cycle counting and basic administrative tasks.

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Industry certifications or licenses are not required but are welcomed.

Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Employee Benefits:

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 10 Paid Vacation
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

Job Type: Full-time (non-exempt) Starting Salary Range: starting $59,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience (Negotiable depending on experience, excluding bonus and other earnings)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to work in person:

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730