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[ Position ]
Procurement / Purchasing Coordinator
[ Summary ]
A Japanese-affiliated manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement / Purchasing Coordinator to support its Michigan operations. This position will primarily be responsible for coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activities, pricing, orders, and related matters.
[ Essential Duties ]
・Coordinate purchasing activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders
・Communicate with primarily Japanese suppliers regarding pricing, orders, delivery, and other purchasing-related matters
・Support price negotiations and coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues
・Respond to emails and requests from internal stakeholders and suppliers
・Participate in supplier meetings and communicate by phone, email, and online meetings
・Coordinate purchasing-related information and follow up on outstanding matters
・Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
・Visit supplier facilities as needed
[ Working Hours / Working style ]
Monday to Friday(8hours per day)
[ Working Location ]
Novi, Michigan
[ Salary / Benefit ]
$45k-60k
Health/Dental Insurance/Vison/401k(Max:3%)
[ Holidays ]
Saturday Sunday Company holidays
[ Qualifications ]
・Business-level Japanese communication skills; JLPT N2 or above preferred
・Ability to communicate effectively with Japanese suppliers and business partners by email, phone, and online meetings
・Procurement / purchasing experience preferred
・Candidates with sales or sales support experience may also be considered
・Automotive industry experience strongly preferred
・Experience with automotive components
・Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and relationship-building skills
・Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
・Comfortable working in a coordination-focused role involving communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Procurement or Sales Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Novi, MI 48375 (Required)
Work Location: In person
