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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout YamiFounded in 2013, Yami's mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia.Named one of Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 500 List, Yami is committed to connecting customers with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness products through our e-commerce platform and iOS and Android apps.Benefits & Compensation401(k) matchingHealth insuranceVision insurancePaid time off (PTO): vacation, sick leave, and holidaysOn-site gym and game roomsEmployee discountCoffee and snacksSalary Range: $50,000-$68,000, depending on experienceJob SummaryThe Associate Purchasing Specialist - Korean Food will support the purchasing and merchandising functions for Yami's Korean Food and Snack categories.This role will be responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order management, replenishment, vendor communication, product sourcing, cost and pricing review, new item setup, inventory monitoring, and purchasing data analysis.The Associate Purchasing Specialist will work closely with Purchasing Specialists and category leadership to maintain product availability, support healthy inventory levels, identify new Korean food products and suppliers, and assist with improving product cost, margins, and overall category performance.This position is ideal for someone with previous purchasing, merchandising, retail, or supply chain experience who is looking to further develop their career in procurement, buying, category management, and e-commerce.Job Responsibilities Purchasing & ProcurementCreate, process, and maintain purchase orders based on inventory needs, sales trends, and purchasing plans.Follow up with vendors on open purchase orders, order confirmations, product availability, lead times, shipment schedules, and delivery status.Support replenishment planning and determine appropriate order quantities based on sales performance, inventory levels, lead time, and demand.Monitor open orders and proactively identify potential delays, shortages, or supply issues.Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve PO discrepancies, receiving issues, damaged products, shortages, pricing differences, and other purchasing-related problems.Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, product costs, lead times, MOQ, case pack, and other purchasing data within internal systems.Assist with negotiating product costs, payment terms, lead time, promotional support, and other purchasing terms.Monitor changes and communicate significant increases or purchasing concerns to the Purchasing Specialist or category leader.Assist with invoice and cost discrepancies by working with vendors, Accounts Payable, warehouse, and other internal teams.Support purchasing planning for seasonal items, promotional products, and high-demand periods.Product Sourcing & AssortmentResearch Korean food and snack market trends, brands, products, and consumer preferences.Identify potential new Korean food products, suppliers, distributors, and brands, and identify potential opportunities for expansion, replacement, or discontinuation.Assist with vendor outreach and collect quotations, product catalogs, samples, pricing, and commercial terms.Evaluate potential products based on product cost, retail pricing, market demand, competitor offerings, margin, shelf life, sales potential, and inventory risk.Monitor competitor product selections and market trends to identify new purchasing opportunities.Vendor Management & Business DevelopmentDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with domestic and international Korean suppliers.Communicate regularly with vendors regarding orders, pricing, product availability, new items, promotions, and operational issues.Follow up with vendors to ensure purchasing requirements and agreed-upon timelines are met.Assist with vendor performance review, including del