Company: Aircraft parts distribution company
Position: Purchasing Coordinator - Japanese Bilingual
Employment: Contract to Direct Hire
- Contract term: First three months
Pay Range: 27-31/hour
Work Location: Long Beach, CA
Hybrid work style: 3 times/week at office, 2 times/week Remote
Work Hours: 8:30-17:30
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement activities within the Military Business Operations team. This position will assist with RFQs, purchase orders, claim notes, supplier follow-ups, and communication with clients in Japan and suppliers in the U.S.
Japanese/English bilingual skills are preferred, especially for business-level reading and writing.
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Enter RFQs, purchase orders, and claim notes into the internal system.
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Issue RFQs, purchase orders, and claim notes to U.S. manufacturers and suppliers.
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Follow up with suppliers regarding open RFQs, purchase orders, claims, and other procurement matters.
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Expedite and negotiate with suppliers as needed.
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Maintain business relationships with clients in Japan and U.S. manufacturers/suppliers.
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Attend teleconferences with clients in Japan and the U.S. as needed.
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Support the supervisor and department team with additional duties as assigned.
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College-level education preferred.
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3–4 years of experience in international business, trading operations, purchasing, or procurement preferred.
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Experience working for a Japanese company is preferred.
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Experience in the military or aerospace industry is a plus.
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Japanese/English bilingual skills preferred, especially business-level reading and writing.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work accurately and handle routine procurement tasks in a timely manner.
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Purchasing or procurement coordination experience
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Supplier follow-up and negotiation experience
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International business or trading operation experience
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Experience communicating with Japanese clients or counterparts
