Bilingual Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

In this position, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including understanding customer needs and negotiating price, delivery schedules, and quality with vendors. While deepening your knowledge through research on industry trends and product technologies, you will manage your assigned accounts and contribute to new business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate product and customer requirements with the Japan office

• Manage supply chain, including price, delivery, and quality negotiations with vendors

• Handle inquiries, quotations, orders, claims, logistics, and invoicing

• Research industry trends and product technologies

• Manage assigned accounts with support from the office team

• Assist in new business development initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Native Japanese speaker with business-level English, or native English speaker with fluent Japanese

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Strong verbal communication skills for calls and meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams

• Excellent writing skills

• Interest in developing negotiation skills (persuasion, compromise, understanding different perspectives)

• Broad educational background with interest in business, global affairs, and science

• Curiosity about industrial sectors, especially aircraft manufacturing technology

• Willingness to travel (by air and car)

• Motivated to work hard, ask questions, and take responsibility

LOCATION　New York City

WORK STYLE　Full-Time, Hybrid work: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

SALARY　USD 60,000 (based on regular hours)

BENEFITS

• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate for hours exceeding 40 per week

• Bonus: Periodically awarded based on company performance (not guaranteed)

• Health Insurance: Full group coverage paid by employer (eligible after 90-day introductory period)

• Dental & Vision Insurance: Employer-paid

• 401(k): Available from second year, with 3% employer matching

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