Toyo Tires · 1 week ago
Bilingual Japanese Purchasing Specialist
White, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $77K/yr
5+ years expToyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Purchasing Specialist to join their Technical Quality Department. This role is responsible for managing purchasing operations and facilitating communication between U.S.-based teams and the parent company in Japan, requiring fluency in Japanese and English along with strong analytical skills.
AutomotiveManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Fluent in Japanese and English
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Working understanding of automotive quality systems and purchasing processes
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong technical communication skills (oral & written) in English and Japanese
Familiarity with purchasing processes and automotive quality standards
Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and time management
Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or Finance
Minimum of 5 years' experience translating/interpreting tire or automotive industry technical content
5-10 years of professional experience
Benefits
Hybrid schedule
Medical/RX, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Coverage for you and your dependents, effective from your first day
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Health Ancillary Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth Options) + company match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Engagement Events
Professional Development Courses
Annual performance merit increases
Employee tire discount after two months of employment
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Company
Toyo Tires
GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT PRODUCTS. GREAT FUTURE. Toyo Tires is one of the leading international tire manufacturing companies to date.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Graber
President and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Lenz
President and COO
Recent News
2025-10-20
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