Purchasing Manager (Chinese speaking, 40k, FMCG, Retail, London)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager/Buyer role for a retail food company based in London. The Client is dedicated to delivering a diverse selection of luxury and modern groceries, as well as conventional and modern street food, to the consumer.

Responsibilities

• Tracking off order confirmations
• Handling imports & order fulfillment
• Monitoring future product codes & barcodes
• Vendor order follow up & preparation notifications
• Getting actually buying phone conversations & emails

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 3 or higher is needed (Level 4 desirable)
• Outstanding listening abilities
• Fluent in English and Chinese (desirable)
• Previous Purchasing/Buyer experience is needed (Food and Lifestyle products desirable)
• Strong negotiating and persuasion abilities
• Strong numeracy abilities
• Experience in management (desirable)
• Implementation of buying systems
• Awareness on how to set up a buying system

You must be legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom.