Company: Aircraft parts distribution
Position: Purchasing Coordinator – Japanese Bilingual
Employment: Temp to Direct Hire
Pay Range: 27-31/hour
Benefits: Medical /Vision /Dental/401K
Work Location: Long Beach, CA
Work Hours: 8:30-17:30
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter RFQs, purchase orders, and claim notes into the internal system.
- Issue RFQs, purchase orders, and claim notes to U.S. manufacturers and suppliers.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding open RFQs, purchase orders, claims, and other procurement matters.
- Expedite and negotiate with suppliers as needed.
- Maintain business relationships with clients in Japan and U.S. manufacturers/suppliers.
- Attend teleconferences with clients in Japan and the U.S. as needed.
- Support the supervisor and department team with additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- College-level education preferred.
- 3–4 years of experience in international business, trading operations, purchasing, or procurement preferred.
- Experience working for a Japanese company is preferred.
- Experience in the military or aerospace industry is a plus.
- Japanese/English bilingual skills preferred, especially business-level reading and writing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work accurately and handle routine procurement tasks in a timely manner.
Preferred Skills
- Purchasing or procurement coordination experience
- Supplier follow-up and negotiation experience
- International business or trading operation experience
- Experience communicating with Japanese clients or counterparts
