Senior Buyer - Mandarin (Asia Sourcing & Negotiation)

Reli.; Cerritos (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

401(k) Matching

Health Care

PTO 15 days

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Reli. in Cerritos, CA is seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer (Mandarin speaking) to lead end-to-end procurement and supplier management across Asia, especially China.

You will negotiate contracts, plan purchases, and manage vendor performance with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and ensure on-time inventory, while communicating in Mandarin and English. The role requires 5+ years in sourcing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel, NetSuite or SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade or related field.
• 5+ years of sourcing or purchasing experience, preferably in consumer goods/eCommerce.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, with strong written & verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Relationship Management with Asia, esp. China.
• Identify and qualify new vendors; analyze market trends; source products meeting margins.
• Lead contract negotiations in English and Mandarin to secure pricing & terms.
• Create purchase orders; monitor timelines; ensure inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with product development and supply chain to resolve issues; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Negotiation

Sourcing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Reli. in Cerritos, CA is seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer (Mandarin speaking) to lead end-to-end procurement and supplier management across Asia, especially China.

You will negotiate contracts, plan purchases, and manage vendor performance with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and ensure on-time inventory, while communicating in Mandarin and English. The role requires 5+ years in sourcing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel, NetSuite or SAP skills.