PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT/TRANSLATOR

Essential Functions

Translation & Interpretation

• Interpret during on-site/off-site meetings and on the production floor.
• Translate technical and general documents as requested.
• Assist expatriates and their families with U.S. transition needs, including medical appointments, housing, banking, and government documentation (e.g., Social Security Cards, Driver’s Licenses).
• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation.
• Maintain and set up translation equipment (e.g., headsets) and support plant tours and VIP visits.

Procurement Assistant

• Compile data and records to support the Procurement Department mission. Data may include charts, graphs, spreadsheets, or Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain accurate data in XA purchasing software system.
• Enter, transmit, and confirm purchase orders.
• Contact suppliers to collect survey data or communicate FPI Procurement initiatives, per Manager or General Manager’s direction.
• Manage departmental filing systems.
• Maintain a schedule of all important departmental deadlines.
• Support event planning as required.
• Manage Conflict Mineral supplier data to customer
• Manage tariff impact mitigation
• Supports Kaizen and continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve processes 
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in constructing analytical tools for decision making using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Technical aptitude and inclination.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships
• Deadline and results-oriented
• Working knowledge of budgeting methods and financial controls.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (spoken and written).

• Strong technical vocabulary in manufacturing and engineering contexts.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel and data management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Technical school or college training in office technologies or office administration preferred.