SCM Procurement Associate in Commerce, California at CJ Foodville USA Inc

Job Summary

The Procurement Associate will provide entry-level administrative and operational support to the procurement and sourcing team. This role focuses on data entry, document management, basic supplier communication, and system maintenance to ensure smooth day-to-day procurement operations. The position is designed for individuals looking to build a foundation in supply chain and procurement, working under direct supervision of the Procurement Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in gathering and organizing supplier quotations and RFQ documentation under guidance
• Perform data entry and maintain procurement records in SAP and SRM systems with accuracy
• Support supplier communication for basic inquiries such as pricing confirmation, lead times, and document requests
• Prepare and update basic price comparison spreadsheets and sourcing trackers
• Assist with new supplier onboarding documentation collection and file organization
• Maintain and file procurement contracts, pricing agreements, and related documents
• Support inventory and purchase order tracking by updating internal logs and spreadsheets
• Coordinate internally to collect purchase requisitions and consolidate sourcing requirements
• Assist in preparing routine procurement reports such as vendor lists, price history summaries, and PO status updates
• Perform general administrative support including scheduling meetings, filing, and correspondence management
• Support ad-hoc data research tasks as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, accounting or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain
• Experience or exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred, but not required)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, formatting, sorting/filtering)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

Employee Benefits

• Med/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life allowance Reimbursements (Monthly)
• Cellphone Reimbursements
• Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
• Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!)
• Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service)
• Paid Holidays (11 days)
• Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)
• & Much More