Mandarin Procurement and Sales Manager

ZipRecruiter; Erith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food services sector is seeking a Mandarin Speaking Procurement and Sales Manager based in Erith. This key role involves overseeing procurement and sales operations, ensuring cost efficiency and driving sales growth. Ideal candidates should have a strong FMCG background, with a bachelor's degree and fluency in Mandarin and English. If you're passionate about food and looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement and sales management.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written & spoken).
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and sales channel management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement plans and maintain supplier relationships.
• Formulate and implement sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Analyze market and sales trends for actionable insights.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Team Management

Analytical Mindset

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

This role is based in Erith for an experience Mandarin Speaking Procurement and Sales Manager. If you have a food services background and a passion for food, then this is a lovely opportunity to join a well-established UK business that supplies supermarkets and restaurants with delicious new Asian and Asian inspired recipes and products. This is a KEY ROLE in the Commercial and Operation department and to oversee the procurement and sales operations of finished goods, ensuring cost efficiency, supply chain stability, and sales growth. This role requires strong coordination between procurement, sales, and inventory management to drive business success.

TITLE Mandarin Speaking Procurement and Sales Manager

Salary: up to 60K

Location: Erith

Hours: 40 hours per week

Work style: Fully office based

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Develop and execute procurement plans, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality sourcing.
• Sales Strategy: Formulate and implement sales strategies to achieve targets while nurturing key customer relationships.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and optimize inventory levels to minimize risks and reduce costs.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with procurement, sales, warehousing, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze market and sales trends, provide actionable insights, and support decision-making.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement and sales activities adhere to company policies and regulations.
• Performance Reporting: Regularly update the COO on business progress and KPIs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement & sales management, preferably in FMCG, retail, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sales channel management, and inventory control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and team management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken); Mandarin proficiency is required.