Buyer Import (Mandarin Speaker)

Job Description:

• Source, evaluate, and select potential vendors/suppliers, particularly suppliers from China and Mandarin-speaking markets.

• Build and maintain strong, professional, and long-term business relationships with suppliers/vendors.

• Negotiate pricing, order quantities (MOQ), product specifications, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal commercial agreements for the company.

• Monitor the entire procurement process, from Purchase Order (PO) issuance through to the timely delivery of goods to the warehouse.

• Coordinate with internal teams, particularly Logistics and Warehouse, to ensure smooth receiving processes and verify that product quantities and specifications are in accordance with the purchase order.

• Analyze market trends and cost estimates, and identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (S1) in any field; a degree in Chinese Studies/Mandarin or Business Management is preferred.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Buying, Sourcing, or Procurement.

• Fluent in Mandarin, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate directly with suppliers/vendors in China. HSK 5/6 certification is a plus.

• Proficiency in English is a plus.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and data analysis skills.

• Proficient in ERP/Purchasing Software and Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

• Honest, detail-oriented, highly responsible, and committed to maintaining strong integrity, with the ability to work effectively under targets and deadlines.