Bilingual Purchasing Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bilingual Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day procurement operations in Torrance, California. This permanent position is ideal for someone who can coordinate purchasing activities with accuracy, communicate effectively in Japanese and English, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment. The role is primarily focused on purchasing, with occasional backup assistance for basic IT-related tasks when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing activities by creating, tracking, and updating purchase orders to support timely material availability

• Communicate with vendors and internal teams in Japanese and English to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth procurement flow

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and related documentation with a high level of attention to detail

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to help prevent shortages or overstock situations

• Support import or logistics-related purchasing processes by following shipment status and coordinating required information

• Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and identify trends

• Help troubleshoot routine system or user issues and provide basic backup support for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, or related business systems when IT coverage is needed

• Assist with user access updates, permission maintenance, and other administrative support tasks tied to business applications as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bilingual Fluency in Japanese with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced working knowledge of Excel including formulas and pivot tables

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement coordination, supply chain, logistics, inventory control, or related operations

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently

• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate data entry and recordkeeping

• Sound problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to daily tasks

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems is preferred

• Interest in learning basic IT support responsibilities; prior IT experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

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