Bilingual Food Buyer (Mandarin/English) – Japanese Produce

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European importer of Japanese food products is seeking a proactive professional with experience in purchasing or the food industry. The candidate will collaborate with Sales, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. A Bachelor’s degree and fluency in English and Mandarin are required, with preferred skills in Excel and SAP. This role offers an opportunity to work in a growing company in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in purchasing or the food industry is desirable.
• Cantonese and Japanese are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to plan orders based on forecasts and customer feedback.
• Monitor stock and sales levels for timely ordering.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms.
• Research market trends to launch new products.
• Build and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate product data in the ERP system.
• Resolve issues related to quality and delivery.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading European importer of Japanese food products is seeking a proactive professional with experience in purchasing or the food industry. The candidate will collaborate with Sales, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. A Bachelor’s degree and fluency in English and Mandarin are required, with preferred skills in Excel and SAP. This role offers an opportunity to work in a growing company in the City of London.