Job Title: Buying / Sourcing Manager – Mandarin Speaker
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire – Office Based
Salary: £22,000 – £26,000 per annum + Pension + 28 Holidays
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
We are on the lookout for a skilled Buying Manager to join our growing team in Bradford. If you are skilled in the art of negotiation, tenacious and ambitious this is the role for you.
A bit about us
We are Multibrands international. Based in central Bradford, we are a leading manufacturer of innovative own brand, products designed to challenge the market. With over 25 years in the business, we now have four dedicated office spaces including a production office in China and support in India.
Now, we are gearing up to shake the electronic and health and beauty industries to their core with the introduction of two new brands and a multitude of different and exciting products, and that is just the beginning.
We are innovative, driven, and fearless.
If you are
- Working experience in Estimation, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management.
- Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
- Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Experience in collecting and analysing data
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Mandarin speaking
- Organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Qualified in international business or retail merchandising (advantageous not essential)
We promise that no two days will be the same. This is your opportunity to shine, drive your own destiny and help shape the future of the business.
What your Day might look like…
- Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
- Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
- Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
- Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favourable to the company
- Attend meetings with the legal team, vendors and suppliers
- Plan and manage company’s overall sourcing strategy
- Execute analyses and make suggestions for improvement of overall sourcing strategy
- Invent negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Overseeing and managing the systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
- Preparing procurement reports.
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
The Perks
- Free samples of all our exciting products
- Massage chairs
- Opportunity to progress
- Free on-street parking
- Central Bradford location
- 28 days holidays
- Opportunities for progression
- Full training and induction
- Casual Fridays and an early finish
- As much tea and coffee as you can drink!
- Company pension
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Procurement Manager, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Assistant Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Buyer Administrator, Buying Advisor, Buying Consultant and Procurement Consultant may also be considered for this role.
