Senior Purchasing Management Specialist (Japanese Non-Food)

About Yami

Founded 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 Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the “Inc. 500 List,” we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Benefits & Compensation

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
• On-site gym and game rooms
• Employee discount
• 72-90KCoffee and snacks

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of full time buying or sourcing experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or wholesale environments.
• High Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken) is required to effectively communicate with suppliers in Japan and internal cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of Japanese business culture, supplier management, and negotiation styles.
• Proven experience in vendor negotiation, cost management, and purchase planning.
• Skilled in data-driven buying, margin optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Proven experience managing both large-scale and small-scale procurement processes, with strong operational and negotiation capabilities.
• Deep understanding of Incoterms and global trade regulations, with hands-on experience managing international shipments and logistics coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data to make strategic purchasing decisions.
• Experience in managing supplier onboarding with term negotiation, purchase orders, lead times, and logistics coordination.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with operations, logistics, marketing, and finance teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP or any inventory management systems.