Requirements

Must-Have Requirements:

• GCSE level or similar High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• It is preferable to have certification in sanitation and/or food safety.
• At least 1 year of pertinent expertise working in a global food and beverage purchasing role is required.
• Previous experience with data analysis is preferred but not required.
• Previous Excel/ERP experience is required.
• Mandarin or Cantonese fluency.
• Capacity to be extremely accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure using initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to multitask and appropriately set priorities while working under pressure and within limited time constraints.
• Must always act with competence, autonomy; and integrity.
• Capability to commute or relocate to London.

Campaign Keywords / Similar Previous Campaigns

We have an exciting opportunity for a  Purchasing Manager - International Food and Beverage role in a UK-based Food and Beverage Manufacturing company. In order to offer customers the best service and the highest caliber of products, the company has acquired first-rate modern food production and management technology in Europe. They are seeking to hire a bilingual person with relevant experience and skills to fill this position.

Job Requirements:

GCSE level or similar High School Diploma or GED is necessary.

It is preferable to have certification in sanitation and/or food safety.

At least 1 year of pertinent expertise working in a global food and beverage purchasing role is required.

Previous experience with data analysis is preferred but not required.

Previous Excel/ERP experience is required.

Mandarin or Cantonese fluency.

Capacity to be extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Ability to work effectively under pressure using initiative to solve problems.

Ability to multitask and appropriately set priorities while working under pressure and within limited time constraints.

Must always act with competence, autonomy; and integrity.

Capability to commute or relocate to London.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing the administration of the export process as well as the import process and documentation. also in charge of all import and local product purchasing.

Negotiate suppliers' contract terms to get the best possible business advantage (e.g., pricing, advertisement support, exclusivity, etc.).

Source food items, raw materials, and materials from around the world.

To comply with UK regulatory requirements, examine food labels and inform suppliers of any changes that are required.

Maintain a close eye on the stock performance and take steps to reach the ideal stock level.

Establish and maintain dependable connections with regional and global suppliers.

Regularly evaluate suppliers, assess their performance, and, if necessary, renew contracts.

Maintain and control product information in ERP.

Calculate the costs of importing or exporting each shipment.

Establish pricing and purchasing strategies.

Take part in product/category reviews to deliver ongoing improvements in product selection, caliber, and cost.

Manage prices proactively to keep inflation in check, coming up with alternatives when necessary.

Produce a range of reports for internal stakeholders, such as purchasing expenditures, product costs, performance, etc.

Referrals

If you know anyone who may be suitable for the above role, feel free to get in contact with the Mandarin Recruitment team. We will ensure a healthy referral bonus.

About Us

Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organizations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese-speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organization for specialist Mandarin recruitment.