Job Description

[Job Opening] Procurement Assistant for Singing Bowls & Tingsha

Interpreter + Quality Inspection / Kathmandu / Spot Contract

■ Background

InoBasic Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan.

We are launching a new business to procure singing bowls, tingsha, and related items from workshops in Nepal and sell them in the Japanese market.

We are looking for a reliable local partner who can support communication with workshops and assist with product quality inspection.

■ Responsibilities

1. Interpretation

• Interpret during price negotiations with workshops.

• Communicate in Japanese, English, and Nepali depending on the situation.

• Support smooth communication between local workshops and the Japan team.

2. Quality Inspection

• Check the sound quality, overtones, and resonance of singing bowls and tingsha.

• After visiting workshops, take sample items to a quiet place, such as your home or a café, and evaluate them carefully.

• Record audio and video during inspection and share them with the Japan team.

• Inspection criteria will be provided through OJT training after hiring.

■ Employment Type

• Spot contract / outsourcing / freelance

• Approximately 3 to 5 hours per procurement visit

• Several times per month

• Frequency is negotiable

• Flexible scheduling, compatible with study or other work

■ Compensation

• Compensation will be based on working hours and monthly activity level.

• Details will be discussed during the interview.

• Conditions may improve with continued cooperation.

■ Requirements

• Japanese: JLPT N3 level or equivalent conversational ability

• English: Business level

• Nepali: Native level

• Valid driver’s license for visiting workshops in and around Kathmandu

• Available for quick communication via WhatsApp

• Reliable, honest, and detail-oriented personality

■ Preferred Qualifications

• Musical ability or experience, such as playing an instrument, choir, music study, etc.

• Local business network, such as workshops, logistics, tourism, etc.

• Studying at or graduated from one of the following institutions:

• Tribhuvan University (TU), Bishwa Bhasa Campus, Japanese major

• Kathmandu University (KU), arts or music-related field

• JLECC (Japanese Language & Education Culture Centre)

■ Selection Process

1. Document screening

CV + motivation letter

2. Zoom interview

3. Online skill assessment

language and communication

4. In-person interview in Kathmandu + one-day accompaniment trial

5. Final decision

The schedule will be arranged flexibly according to the applicant’s availability.

■ How to Apply

Please contact us using the information below.

WhatsApp

+81 80-6581-5885

Mizuguchi

Email

[email protected]

Email subject

Application – Singing Bowl Procurement Assistant

■ Employer

Company

InoBasic Inc.

Location

Fukuoka, Japan

Director

Keito Mizuguchi

Business areas

Vocational training school operation, real estate brokerage, liquor business, and others

New business

Procurement and sales of singing bowls and tingsha

Website

https://inobasic.tech/