Local Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Local Purchasing & Procurement Specialist (Full-time)About Wooltari USA Inc.

Wooltari USA Inc. is a fast-growing e-commerce company delivering premium Korean food and lifestyle products across the United States. Headquartered in Carson, CA, with another fulfillment center in Pennsylvania, we manage a catalog of over 1,000 refrigerated, frozen, and shelf-stable products sourced from both Korea and domestic partners.

As a leader in Korean specialty foods, we are committed to exceptional product quality, operational excellence, and disciplined supply chain management to support our rapid growth.

Why Join Us

At Wooltari, you’ll join a hands-on, execution-driven team where your work has immediate, visible impact. This role offers direct exposure to purchasing, inventory management, product development, and warehouse operations—ideal for someone looking to grow within food distribution in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Local Purchasing & Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations, inventory control, and new product development—particularly for locally sourced and processed food items. This role is operationally focused and requires close coordination with vendors, internal teams, and warehouse operations to ensure accurate purchasing, timely replenishment, and smooth product launches.

This position blends purchasing administration with on-the-ground operational support and is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and interested in food distribution and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing operations related to food distribution and new product development
• Issue, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) with vendors
• Monitor inventory levels and manage inbound/outbound inventory records to support replenishment and availability
• Support the development of new products, including locally processed meat and food items
• Prepare new product documentation, monthly closing reports, and other purchasing-related reports
• Coordinate with internal teams (warehouse, fulfillment, operations) to ensure purchasing accuracy and timely execution
• Support warehouse fulfillment operations as needed during peak periods
• Assist with QC food preparation, product testing, and sampling when required
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation for operational and audit purposes
• Perform other general purchasing and operations-related duties as assigned
• Occasional lifting of 30–50 lbs may be required

Qualifications

• Prior experience in purchasing & procurement
• Strong interest in food distribution, purchasing, and product development
• Creative, detail-oriented, and reliable with a strong sense of ownership
• Proficient with computers, including Excel, Google Workspace, and internal systems
• Bilingual in English and Korean (required)
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications (optional, but recommended to include)

• Experience in food distribution, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Experience working with perishable, refrigerated, or frozen products
• Prior exposure to warehouse or fulfillment operations

Wooltari USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Wooltari provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact us at apply@wooltariusa.com. Employment with Wooltari USA Inc. is at-will, and this job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person