Mandarin-Speaking Sourcing & Purchasing Lead — China Imports

Forkeepsmerch; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

For Keeps Merch in Melbourne is seeking a Sourcing & Purchasing Officer for China Imports. You will source directly from Chinese factories, manage quotes, orders and delivery into Australia, and partner with our sales team to bring products to market.

Fluent Mandarin and strong English are essential, with proven experience shipping from China to Australia, coordinating QA remotely and negotiating terms. You’ll travel to trade fairs in China and help build our supplier network.

Qualificações

• Strong experience sourcing from factories in China.
• Fluent Mandarin and strong English, written and spoken.
• Proven experience shipping products from China to Australia.
• Experience managing quality control remotely.
• Willingness to travel to trade fairs in China.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to juggle many jobs at once.
• Experience in promotional products, giftware, apparel or retail is a big plus

Responsabilidades

• Source products directly from factories in China and obtain accurate, competitive quotes for the sales team.
• Find, vet and build relationships with factories and suppliers.
• Negotiate price, MOQs, payment terms and lead times.
• Manage each job from sourcing through to delivery: samples, approvals, production and shipping.
• Arrange freight from China to Australia with forwarders, including import paperwork and customs.
• Oversee quality checks remotely using inspection partners and pre-shipment checks.
• Travel to trade fairs in China to identify new products and suppliers.
• Maintain clear records of suppliers, pricing and jobs in our systems.
• Spot new products and trends worth bringing to our clients.

Conhecimentos

Mandarin

Sourcing China

Negotiation

Supplier management

Travel willingness

English communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

For Keeps Merch in Melbourne is seeking a Sourcing & Purchasing Officer for China Imports. You will source directly from Chinese factories, manage quotes, orders and delivery into Australia, and partner with our sales team to bring products to market.

Fluent Mandarin and strong English are essential, with proven experience shipping from China to Australia, coordinating QA remotely and negotiating terms. You’ll travel to trade fairs in China and help build our supplier network.