Provides entry-level administrative and operational support for procurement and sourcing activities. Responsibilities include maintaining SAP and SRM records, organizing supplier quotations and documentation, supporting supplier communications and onboarding, updating price comparisons and purchase order trackers, preparing routine procurement reports, and coordinating purchase requisitions. The role also includes general administrative support and ad hoc research under supervision.
JOB TITLE:
SCM Procurement Associate
REPORTS TO:
Procurement Manager
Job Type
Full Time Employee
DEPARTMENT:
SCM Procurement Team
LOCATION:
Commerce CA 90040
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
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