Procurement Executive - Mandarin Speaking Location: Erith, DA18Job type: PermanentHours: Monday to Friday Office and Factory basedSalary: Competitive Salary dependent on experienceAre 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 requirementsManage purchase orders and supplier communications to ensure timely deliveriesMonitor inventory levels and support effective stock control to minimize shortage and wasteWork closely with production planning teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operationsBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across the UK and overseas marketsLiaise with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and stakeholders to support efficient communication and supply chain continuityCompare supplier piricing and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvementsSupport new product development projects by sourcing new materials and packaging solutions About you: Fluent Mandarin and English language (written and ..... full job details .....