Procurement Executive - Mandarin Speaking

Procurement Executive - Mandarin Speaking Location: Erith, DA18 Job type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday Office & Factory based Salary: Competitive Salary dependent on experience Are you an experienced Procurement professional with a background in food manufacturing and fluent Mandarin language skills? We are recruiting on behalf of a growing food production business seeking proactive and detail-orientated Procurement Executive to joint heir team. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality and Supply Chain teams to manage purchasing activities and maintain strong supplier relationships. Key responsibilities: Source and purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging and production consumables in lien with manufacturing requirements Manage purchase orders and supplier communications to ensure timely deliveries Monitor inventory levels and support effective stock control to minimize shortage and waste Work closely with production planning teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across the UK and overseas markets Liaise with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and stakeholders to support efficient communication and supply chain continuity Compare supplier piricing and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements Support new product development projects by sourcing new materials and packaging solutions About you: Fluent Mandarin and English language (written and spoken) Previous procurement, purchasing, supply chain or materials planning experience Proven experience within food manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environment Strong organsiational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills and relationship building skills Experience using SAP or other ERP systems is desirable Understanding of production planning and inventory management is desirable Benefits: Competitive salary Long term career progression opportunities Exposure to international suppliers and supply chains Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious food manufacturing business Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop procurement and supply chain expertise Closing date is 25/07/25 Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed). By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future