Purchasing Associate

Nongshim USA INC•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

13d•$29 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Associate will be responsible for procuring raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient operations within the purchasing department. This role involves coordinating with overseas vendors, managing documentation, and verifying invoices to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies. The associate will also play a key role in identifying continuous improvement opportunities and ensuring compliance with SQF procurement processes. This is an entry-level position requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
University degree or equivalent experience in lieu of college preferred.
A major in Business Administration (preferably in Accounting and/or Finance) and/or Supply Chain is preferred.
English is required; Korean is preferred.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
Basic procurement knowledge and an understanding of basic accounting principles.
Basic knowledge of material cycle counting and basic administrative tasks.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications or licenses are not required but are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Procure raw materials, coordinating specifically with overseas vendors and suppliers.
Manage supplier complaints, SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements, new material vendor approvals, and ISO management.
Source new materials, establish relationships with new vendors, and manage all related vendor documentation.
Manage daily schedules to meet both soup and noodle production demands, prioritizing other tasks as needed.
Properly and accurately manage Purchase Orders (POs) from issuance through to delivery.
Perform thorough invoice verification to ensure PO-BL-Verification accuracy and identify/resolve any invoice discrepancies directly with vendors.
Independently identify possible issues affecting the production line and report them in a timely and urgent manner.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and foster a continuous improvement culture with a cross-functional, collaborative mindset.
Manage new material and vendor policies in accordance with SQF procurement processes.
Communicate expected delivery dates to vendors at, or prior to, the time the purchase order is submitted.
Notify field operations and project management regarding any material cost overruns and/or material delays.

Benefits

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
401K Matching up to 4%
Cellphone Allowances
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Discounts
10 Paid Vacation
5 Paid Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee development program
On-Job Training Program
Career-Path
Lunch Catering for employees
Various Team building programs
Health Wellness