Buyer / Buying Assistant – Mandarin speaking

Job title: Buying Assistant / Supply Executive – Mandarin speaking
Location: London / Remote
Salary: £35000- £40,000 per annum
Employment type: 12 month fixed term, maternity cover


Client is a specialist supplier of display and merchandising to global brands providing a more efficient supply model for POP that emphasises global consolidation and a highly efficient supply chain.

Main Duties:

· You will be responsible for sourcing and buying the products from Far east and European suppliers, The role is in the European business division. It reports to the Supply Manger. 
· Sourcing, Optimum scheduling, project management and deadline achievement on all supply and production projects is a key responsibility.
· Support the team by delivering reports on time, processing administrative paperwork e.g. invoices and delivery notes etc.
· Provide support for achieving agreed target margins and savings for the company.

Skills, Aptitudes & Experience Required:

· Purchasing experiences in buying products from factories in Far East & Europe.
· Education to degree level and fluency in English and Chinese.
· An obsession for deadlines and accuracy in supply detail with organizational skills and a hands-on attitude to production quality and cost control.
· Demonstrable, accurate and impressive skills in supply software and processes.
· An understanding of our key manufacturing processes in metal, plastics, and print.