Strategic Purchasing Assistant – Far East Liaison

Mandarin Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Recruitment is looking for a Purchasing Assistant for a successful consumer goods company based in Leicester, UK. The role will involve working closely with senior Procurement team personnel and supporting operations, sourcing, and sales. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years buying experience and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with suppliers.

The position requires frequent interactions with stakeholders in the UK and China, so proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving abilities are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on delivering quality products globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of buying experience.
• Purchasing experience in the Far East.
• Self-motivated individual with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior personnel of the Procurement team.
• Handle administrative activities and processes to assist the Operations and Sales teams.
• Interact frequently with suppliers in the UK and China.

Skills

Buying experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Mandarin Recruitment is looking for a Purchasing Assistant for a successful consumer goods company based in Leicester, UK. The role will involve working closely with senior Procurement team personnel and supporting operations, sourcing, and sales. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years buying experience and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with suppliers.

The position requires frequent interactions with stakeholders in the UK and China, so proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving abilities are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on delivering quality products globally.