{"id":23659,"date":"2026-01-08T20:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/assistant-purchasing-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T20:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:05:35","slug":"assistant-purchasing-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/assistant-purchasing-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Purchasing Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Japanese or Chinese Bilingual -Assistant Purchasing Manager<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Houston, TX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scheduled Work Hours:<\/strong> M-F: 9AM \u2013 6PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report to: <\/strong>Purchasing Manager<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Job Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Assist department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and job<\/p>\n<p>performances.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Maintain and analyze order receiving records from different suppliers, including but not<\/p>\n<p>limited to quality and quantity, and determine the best procurement option for the company.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Evaluate and assure the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ensure product quality by sampling and customer feedback; address problems to suppliers<\/p>\n<p>and resolve the issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Research and select prospective vendors and negotiate prices\/contracts.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Coordinate with purchasing team to build and maintain relationships with suppliers; assure<\/p>\n<p>the quality of products, timely delivery, and compliance of contracts are consistently<\/p>\n<p>addressed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Set up vendor numbers and item stock numbers in a timely manner.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Analyze and forecast product sales volume and market demands, and create purchase orders<\/p>\n<p>based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Assist department manager to manage all aspects of liquor, refrigerated, frozen, and dry food,<\/p>\n<p>non-food purchases, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation planning, and<\/p>\n<p>product development.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Count item inventory whenever the numbers are inconsistent to the warehouse inventory<\/p>\n<p>records.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Frequently review inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling<\/p>\n<p>items, and expired items and work with the warehouse for resolutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Develop and execute purchasing strategies to support the organization&#039;s business objectives.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Coordinate quality inspections of incoming materials, verifying that goods meet required<\/p>\n<p>specifications and standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Maintain and review supplier documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), safety<\/p>\n<p>data sheets (SDS), and audit results.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Collaborate regularly with purchasing teams across branch locations in Texas; responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>include but are not limited to, coordinating supply planning, maintaining consistent stock<\/p>\n<p>levels, sharing best practices, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving<\/p>\n<p>procurement efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Other duties as required.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Obligation to answer to all management as requested.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Able to sit and work in an office setting for extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Able to use type and use the computer for extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift and\/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Working Conditions<\/p>\n<p>o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other 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