Job Description
<Job Responsibilities>
- Coordinate procurement of Japanese food items from Japan and cooperating/group companies (e.g., China, Taiwan and Vietnam etc)
- Negotiate prices and manage purchase orders with suppliers
- Monitor product quality and manage logistics & shipping schedules
- Maintain inventory records and update product databases
- Propose suitable products to local restaurants and retailers in Thailand
- Conduct market research for new product development opportunities
- Other assigned tasks.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience >
- At least 5 year experience of food procurement as buyer.
- Knowledge in international logistics / foreign trade.
- Conversational middle level of English (For communication with Japanese MD)
- High communication skills / analyzing and negotiations skills
- Willing to expand procurement of various line up.
<Preferable Skill / Experience>
- Experience of handling Japanese seafood products
- Network with suppliers/retail stores/restautrantes.