Purchasing Specialist (WA - Tukwila)

Job description

Moji Food is hiring a detail-oriented and bilingual Purchasing Specialist with a background in supply chain or procurement —preferably within the food industry a key part in our inventory and purchasing operations, ensuring accurate purchase orders, optimal stock levels, and minimal shrinkage. The ideal candidate will support a seamless end-to-end supply chain process, from vendor coordination and order placement to delivery and warehouse integration. Qualifications: - Manage end-to-end purchase order (PO) processes to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective deliveries. - Collaborate with vendors, transportation, and warehouse teams for efficient supply coordination. - Monitor procurement costs to stay within budget and support cost control. - Review and improve PO procedures and automate routine procurement tasks to enhance efficiency. - Conduct daily inventory checks, with attention to critical and sensitive items. - Address product returns and credit issues promptly to minimize shrinkage. - Monitor stock levels to avoid overstock and stockouts; manage slow-moving inventory and reduce excess. - Apply Just-in-Time (JIT) purchasing where appropriate. - Track and ensure adherenc...