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Purchasing Coordinator - Japanese Bilingual

PASONA N A, INC. • Full-time • Long Beach, CA, US • $27 - $31 / hour • 3w ago

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.