Job title: Supply & Sourcing Specialist – Mandarin Speaking
Location: London / Remote
Salary: Up to £42000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
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 from manufacturing in Far East.
Main Duties:
· You will be responsible for sourcing and buying the products from Far East suppliers, such as China and India. The role is in the Global 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.
· 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.