Chinese Speaker - Food Buyer Position

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

We are a leading European importer and distributor of authentic Japanese food products, proudly serving both the restaurant and retail sectors. By working closely with a global network of suppliers, we ensure the delivery of high-quality products that meet the evolving tastes and expectations of our customers.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience in purchasing or the food industry to join our team.

• Collaborate with Sales to plan orders based on forecasts and customer feedback
• Monitor stock and sales levels to ensure timely and accurate ordering, especially for meat and vegetables
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms
• Research market trends and coordinate with Sales to launch new products
• Build and manage supplier relationships to meet business targets
• Work with the Technical team to ensure compliance with food safety and legal standards
• Collect and maintain accurate product data in the ERP system
• Resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and import arrangements
• Regularly review assigned products to identify and address any concerns

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer skills; SAP experience is a plus
• Fluent in English and Mandarin; Cantonese and Japanese are advantageous
• Experience in purchasing or the food industry is desirable

*We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.