Haystack
← Back to Jobs
Full time
Finance

Mandarin Speaking Food Buyer

Portfolio ProcurementKent🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your Mandarin fluency and procurement expertise in this hybrid role, where you'll ensure supply chain continuity for a leading food company and develop valuable sourcing skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for detail-oriented professionals with a background in food or FMCG to make a tangible impact and grow within a reputable organization. Apply today to explore this exciting career path!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Portfolio Procurement have been engaged by our leading Kent based food client to recruit for a Mandarin Speaking Buyer.

The role:

You will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging materials, production consumables, and supporting production planning to ensure stable factory operations, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchasing & Supply Management
  • Purchase raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and production consumables according to production requirements.
  • Monitor stock levels and ensure sufficient material availability to avoid production interruption.
  • Raise and manage purchase orders through SAP or internal systems.
  • Coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure on-time arrivals.
  • Follow up supplier shortages, delays, and quality issues promptly.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and supplier data

Experience and Skills:

  • Previous experience in purchasing from within a Food or FMCG business.
  • Fluent mandarin speaker
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Good Excel and data management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Good attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments.

51807DH

INDPRO

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Skills

SAP

Similar jobs