Mandarin-Bilingual Procurement Buyer (Temp)

TriCom Quest; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

TriCom Quest in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Temporary Mandarin Bilingual Buyer to support supply chain and purchasing operations. You will work with domestic and international suppliers to maintain inventory, manage POs, and ensure timely material delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing experience, bilingual English-Mandarin, and familiarity with ERP/MRP and Excel. This six-month assignment offers hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams across time zones to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CPIM certification required.
• 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin; ability to type in Chinese characters preferred.
• Import/export experience with overseas suppliers preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and formulas.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to accommodate meetings across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day material planning, purchasing, and inventory activities.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain data, review demand requirements, and support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and invoice issues.
• Proactively communicate material constraints and supply risks that could affect production schedules or customer commitments.
• Review excess and obsolete inventory and provide recommendations to improve inventory utilization.
• Track and analyze KPIs and recommend improvements to material management processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Bilingual English Mandarin

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree or CPIM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

TriCom Quest in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Temporary Mandarin Bilingual Buyer to support supply chain and purchasing operations. You will work with domestic and international suppliers to maintain inventory, manage POs, and ensure timely material delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing experience, bilingual English-Mandarin, and familiarity with ERP/MRP and Excel. This six-month assignment offers hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams across time zones to