What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Japanese Purchasing Specialist position at Toyo Tire?
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Purchasing Specialist to join our Technical Quality Department. This role is responsible for managing purchasing operations and facilitating communication between our U.S.-based teams and our parent company in Japan. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Japanese and English, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, and have a working understanding of automotive quality systems and purchasing processes. This position is based at the manufacturing plant in White, Georgia.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Independently manage purchasing for the Technical and Auto Parts QA departments.
- Negotiate contracts with third-party labor suppliers and oversee invoice processing.
- Lead the competitor tire purchasing process, including international coordination and logistics.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Toyo’s U.S. Technical teams and the parent company in Japan.
- Translate and interpret technical documents and communications between Japanese and English.
- Provide support during international audits and meetings, including occasional travel to Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
- Manage customer-facing technical document approvals and sensitive project communications.
- Host and coordinate visits from international vendors and expatriates.
- Support quality engineering efforts, including documentation and audit assistance.
- Additional duties as assigned.
At Toyo Tires, our purpose for everything we do is clear: We make tires people love! Our team of talented professionals embody the company’s five core values, which include: Trust, Learn, Tenacity, Ownership, and Empathy. With passion and persistence (Grit), our team makes tires people love.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Toyo/Nitto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc values the contribution each employee brings to our organization. The starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job and/or industry. The salary range listed is what we reasonably expect to compensate generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on the specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
The salary range for this position is $51,659.00 - $77,489.00
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong technical communication skills (oral & written) in English and Japanese.
• Strong technical communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes and automotive quality standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and time management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or Finance with a minimum of 5 years’ experience translating/interpreting tire or automotive industry technical content, and 5-10 years of professional experience.
Salary : $51,659 - $77,489