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Advantech

Purchasing Assistant

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$60K - $72K/yr

Supports sourcing, price negotiations, and the initiation of payment terms and contracts for ... Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred for communication with Mandarin-speaking ...

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Purchasing Assistant

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$60K - $72K/hr

Supports sourcing, price negotiations, and the initiation of payment terms and contracts for ... Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred for communication with Mandarin-speaking ...

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Dim Sum Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

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Dim Sum Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Provide input on seasonal specials and assist in recipe development for new dim sum items under the ... ingredient sourcing including dried goods, shrimp, and Chinese produce. * Administrative ...

99 Ranch Market

Purchase Specialist

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: * Domestic & International Sourcing: Conduct sourcing ... Article Master Maintenance: Assist in the creation and maintenance of product master data and ...

99 Ranch Market

Procurement Specialist

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

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Commodity Manager - CapEx

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The role supports sourcing activities on existing and future construction products, as well as ... Expertise in Chinese, Spanish or other languages is a plus. Strong understanding of critical spares ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Chinese Sourcing vs Chinese Sourcing Specialist?

AspectAssistant Chinese SourcingChinese Sourcing Specialist
ResponsibilitiesSupports sourcing activities, handles administrative tasks, assists in supplier communicationManages end-to-end sourcing processes, negotiates with suppliers, develops sourcing strategies
Required SkillsBasic knowledge of sourcing, communication skills, organizational abilitiesAdvanced sourcing knowledge, negotiation skills, industry experience
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, team support role, often entry-levelOffice or on-site, independent role with strategic responsibilities
CertificationsNot always required, some familiarity with sourcing or supply chain certificationsOften requires supply chain or sourcing certifications

In summary, an Assistant Chinese Sourcing provides support and handles administrative tasks within sourcing teams, while a Chinese Sourcing Specialist manages comprehensive sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations. The specialist role requires more experience and advanced skills, whereas the assistant role is more entry-level and supportive.

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Purchasing Assistant

Advantech

Milpitas, CA • On-site

$60K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Location(s): Milpitas, CA - Onsite
Compensation: $60,000-72,000
About this position:
As a Purchasing Assistant at Advantech, you will play a key role in sourcing, negotiating prices, and establishing payment terms and contracts for electronic and electrical products, components, and packaging materials. This role isessential in maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring seamless production operations, and supporting continuous supply chain efficiency. You will assess procurement needs, track product qualifications, and conduct supplier evaluations based on quality, delivery performance, and compliance with company requirements.
Responsibilities:
  • Supports sourcing, price negotiations, and the initiation of payment terms and contracts for electronic and electrical
  • products, parts, components, and packaging materials.
  • Reviews existing stocking lines for optimal inventory levels to maintain production operations without interruption.
  • Responsible for maintaining the purchasing databases, updating accurate and timely purchase costs, deviations, and commission cost revisions.
  • Coordinates with vendors and internal teams to support purchasing activities and resolve routine purchasing issues as needed.
  • Analyzes the needs and obtains status for product qualifications, performs supplier evaluations, selection, management, and monitoring of supplier quality, delivery, reliability, technical support, and conformance to requirements.
  • Assists and supports purchasing management to implement corporate initiatives and projects.
  • Evaluates historical purchasing trends, sales records, pricing, and product quality to determine purchasing value and opportunities for improvement.
  • Identifies, negotiates, and implements cost avoidance and reduction opportunities through material cost reductions and process improvements.
  • Performs and completes any other tasks/projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or material planning.
  • Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Familiarity with computer hardware and software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while supporting team objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience with SAP or other enterprise procurement systems.
  • Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred for communication with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and business partners.
  • Experience working with electronic and electrical products, components, computer hardware, or packaging materials.
  • Experience with supplier evaluation, sourcing, price negotiation, or cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Experience working in a technology, manufacturing, industrial automation, or supply chain environment.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams and global suppliers.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
  • Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education & personal development reimbursement program
  • Generous vacation and paid holidays package
  • Company events, and lunches
  • Work from home program - once eligible
  • Referral Bonus

About Advantech
Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.
We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.
World-class Recognition
Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand's #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.
Work Authorization:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html
Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.

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