Buyer / Buying Assistant – Mandarin speaking

BCT Resourcing; Greater London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BCT Resourcing is seeking a Buyer / Buying Assistant who is Mandarin speaking to join the London-based supply team. The role involves sourcing from Far East and European suppliers, scheduling and project management, and ensuring timely reports and paperwork are completed.

You will support margin targets and cost control while coordinating with the Supply Manager. This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role offers remote work options from London and requires fluency in English and Mandarin,

Qualifications

• Sourcing from Far East and Europe to suppliers and factories.
• Managing scheduling and deadlines for supply projects.
• Producing timely reports and handling administrative paperwork.
• Supports cost control and target margins.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase products from Far East and European suppliers.
• Handle scheduling, project management and deadlines.
• Produce reports on time and process invoices and delivery notes.
• Contribute to achieving margin savings.

Skills

Sourcing

Scheduling

Project management

Report generation

English & Chinese fluency

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Supply software

Job description

Buyer / Buying Assistant – Mandarin speaking

Job title: Buying Assistant / Supply Executive – Mandarin speaking

Location: London / Remote

Employment type: 12 month fixed term, maternity cover

Client is a specialist supplier of display and merchandising to global brands providing a more efficient supply model for POP that emphasises global consolidation and a highly efficient supply chain.

Main Duties:

• You will be responsible for sourcing and buying the products from Far east and European suppliers, The role is in the European business division. It reports to the Supply Manger.
• Sourcing, Optimum scheduling, project management and deadline achievement on all supply and production projects is a key responsibility.
• Support the team by delivering reports on time, processing administrative paperwork e.g. invoices and delivery notes etc.
• Provide support for achieving agreed target margins and savings for the company.

Skills, Aptitudes & Experience Required:

• Purchasing experiences in buying products from factories in Far East & Europe.
• Education to degree level and fluency in English and Chinese.
• An obsession for deadlines and accuracy in supply detail with organizational skills and a hands-on attitude to production quality and cost control.
• Demonstrable, accurate and impressive skills in supply software and processes.
• An understanding of our key manufacturing processes in metal, plastics, and print.