Job Title: Buying/Sourcing Assistant (Mandarin Speaker)
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (Office Based)
Salary: £18,000 – £22,000
Job Type: Permanent
Have you got significant Sourcing and buying experience?
We are currently welcoming applications from ambitious and well-qualified self-starters who have experience in sourcing and buying, with good skill in negotiation. They will be reporting to the Buying Manager and closely working with the Head buyer, while also maintaining close interaction and liaison with the India and China Buying teams.
Mandarin speaker preferred.
What’s in it for you?
- Up to £22k Basic Salary
- 28 days Holiday
- Opportunities for progression
- Full training and induction
- Casual Fridays and Early Finish
- As much tea and coffee as you want!
About the company
Head-quartered in Bradford, the company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of FMCG products to wholesalers and independent buying groups worldwide. Our wide range of premium quality and own-brand everyday essentials include personal care and hygiene products, as well as PPE Kits and smart LED’s to name a few.
As a multinational with over 25 years in the industry, we have dedicated administration and production facilities in India and China to support a growing global operation. Our commitment to trade partners and consumers is to manufacture and supply a diverse range of healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods that continually exceed expectations in quality, price and performance for the global market place.
Key Duties:
- Sourcing Suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers
- Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company
- Work closely with the Head buyer
- Obtaining quotes from different suppliers
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation
- Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes
- Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing
- To source and organize the transportation and shipping at competitive prices & fast shipping terms; make sure deadlines & delivery dates are met
- Gather and manage all information regarding pricing, correspondence, technical specifications, quality, and legal issues: from start to end
- Create & follow up purchase orders, control, and update the weekly stock list to the manager
- Other work assigned by the head buyer
About you:
- Proven experience in sourcing processes
- A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies
- Strong negotiation skills
- Sound time-management and organizational skills
- Experience from LED, FMCG, Medical supply, industries preferred
- Ability to speak Mandarin will be an added advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business or Retail Merchandising could be an advantage
Up for the challenge? Apply now and let’s get your career kickstarted!
Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Assistant Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Buyer Administrator, Buying Advisor will also be considered.
