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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, accounting, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
- Experience or exposure to ERP systems
- SAP experience
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, basic formulas, formatting, sorting, and filtering
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English
What We Do
CJ group CULTURE - Creating culture is what CJ does best. CJ is at the forefront of spreading K-Culture, influencing lifestyles worldwide. Global - CJ strives to be the best lifestyle company, leading consumers worldwide to enjoy Korean movies, food, TV shows, and music in their daily lives. OnlyOne - CJ values being "first, best, and different" in all aspects. With the ONLYONE philosophy at heart, CJ continues to create innovative products, services, systems, and businesses. CheilJedang (CJ) began as a food manufacturing company within the Samsung Corporation Established in 1953. CJ Corporation since has developed its business portfolio into four core sectors – Food & Food Services, Bio & Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment & Media, and Shopping & Logistics. Creating products and services that promote a healthy, happy and convenient lifestyle, CJ has become one of Korea’s most innovative companies with $44billion in annual revenues and $2.2billion annual sales profit. CJ Foodville USA Since 2004, CJ Foodville USA has been creating a comfortable, relaxing, and family-friendly environment, where customers can feel the same way of enjoying a meal with their own family and neighbors. We emphasize on delivering a service where everyone is treated like a family member! CJ Foodville USA currently operates Tous les Jours, bakery franchise delivering healthy yet delicious freshly baked bread and cakes. TOUS les JOURS TOUS les JOURS is a French-Asian Bakery, meaning of ‘EVERYDAY’, serving a unique selection of bakery goods and beverages made with the highest quality ingredients. Beginning with its launch in the United States in 2004, it has established a reputable bakery café system in the United States, building on a brand image that is respected in Asian American communities and is expanding into other mainstream markets. For more information, please visit www.tljus.com







