SCM Procurement Associate

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