Your New Job Title: Mandarin Speaking Procurement Specialist

The Skills You'll Need: Procurement, Project Management, Negotiation, Mandarin fluent
Your New Salary: £35 - £40K per annum
Location: Central London
Job status: Permanent, hybrid (2 days a week in office)
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: 37.5h p/ week, Monday - Friday,  9am - 5.30pm

Who You'll Be Working for: One of the UK and EU’s fastest-growing sports recovery and fitness e-commerce brands.

Mandarin Speaking Procurement Specialist - What You'll be Doing Each Day:

• Collaborate with company founders on the development of new products from ideation to final production, focusing on innovative technology-based recovery and wellness solutions.
• Work closely with Chinese suppliers to design and develop cutting-edge, cost-effective products, ensuring quality, material, pricing and design align with company values.
• Coordinate bulk order placements with company's stock planning team members, to maintain consistent stock levels in line with growth.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and analyse the key competitor landscape, utilizing this information to inform the development of new or existing products.
• Negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers in China to maintain competitive pricing.
• Manage the end-to-end supplier relationship, including sourcing new suppliers, and maintaining ongoing communications across WeChat.
• Oversee production processes to ensure compliance with quality control standards and time lines.
• Implement and refine procurement strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Assist with final stage product journey, including working with and sourcing renders/photography artists, packaging designers and product guides.
• Provide input for continuous product improvement and innovation based on consumer feedback and sales data.

Mandarin Speaking Procurement Specialist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Proficiency in Mandarin and English is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Cantonese is not a requirement, but is a bonus.
• Previous experience in procurement roles.
• Experience negotiating with and managing suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and negotiating with founders and suppliers at all levels.

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