Imports Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Bilingual in Mandarin and English)

Who We Are

Conexus Food is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key imports. This position will focus on analyzing market trends, building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supply chain stability. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for the food and imports space.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to drive value, service, and innovation
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, and inventory turns
• Maintain accurate documentation including contracts, specifications, supplier scorecards, and procurement records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, Food Science, Economics, or a related field
• 1+ year of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or imports trading (food industry preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data and market indices (e.g., Urner Barry, USDA, CME)

Benefits Offered

Sponsorship for Employment
Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.