Portfolio Procurement
Portfolio Procurement have been engaged by our leading Kent based food client to recruit for a Mandarin Speaking Buyer.
The role:
You will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging materials, production consumables, and supporting production planning to ensure stable factory operations, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Supply Management
- Purchase raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and production consumables according to production requirements.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure sufficient material availability to avoid production interruption.
- Raise and manage purchase orders through SAP or internal systems.
- Coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure on-time arrivals.
- Follow up supplier shortages, delays, and quality issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and supplier data
Experience and Skills:
- Previous experience in purchasing from within a Food or FMCG business.
- Fluent mandarin speaker
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good Excel and data management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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