Remote Procurement Specialist - Mandarin/English Sourcing

SIMPLE FOOD SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM food manufacturing company in Singapore seeks a proactive Purchaser who is bilingual in English and Mandarin. Responsibilities include sourcing ingredients and materials from China, managing supplier communications, and ensuring compliance with food safety audits. The role requires at least one month of in-person training in Singapore before transitioning to a remote work arrangement. Ideal candidates will have strong online sourcing skills and a solid understanding of food costing.

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Strong online sourcing skills (e.g. Alibaba, 1688, Taobao).
• Solid understanding of food cost analysis or ingredient costing.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase ingredients, materials, and equipment from China.
• Communicate with overseas suppliers and local partners.
• Coordinate and track shipments for timely delivery.
• Assist in food costing and supplier communication.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier databases.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

Fluent in English

Strong online sourcing skills

Solid understanding of food cost analysis

Proactive and responsive

Comfortable with spreadsheets

Job description

A leading OEM food manufacturing company in Singapore seeks a proactive Purchaser who is bilingual in English and Mandarin. Responsibilities include sourcing ingredients and materials from China, managing supplier communications, and ensuring compliance with food safety audits. The role requires at least one month of in-person training in Singapore before transitioning to a remote work arrangement. Ideal candidates will have strong online sourcing skills and a solid understanding of food costing.