main responsibilities:
? prepare and send inquiries to suppliers based on sourcing requirements.
? conduct price and offer comparisons to support supplier ion and negotiation.
? coordinate product testing in collaboration with the technical project manager to ensure compliance with specifications.
? collect, organize, and maintain supplier documentation (e.g., quality certificates, compliance documents, etc.).
? manage sample requests, tracking, and evaluations in line with project timelines.
? maintain and regularly the status of assigned projects in the project plan and shared sourcing overview.
? support the managing director with additional purchasing and sourcing-related tasks as assigned.
? represent the company at relevant trade fairs and exhibitions to identify potential suppliers and market trends.
additional responsibilities (non-purchasing related):
in addition to purchasing duties, the employee is also responsible for the coordination and administrative support of purchasing projects, including:
? accounting support: cooperation with the external accounting agency, including preparation of monthly payments (e.g., payroll, rent, and other operational expenses).
? office management: handling translations of tax, insurance, and other official documents between chinese and english.
? coordinate with the purchasing department for booking and arranging pre-shipment inspections (psi) to ensure product quality and compliance.
requirements qualifications
language skills: excellent written english is required. spoken english sufficient for internal communication.
experience: minimum 5 years of experience in sales, purchasing, or related fields.
education: open to all educational backgrounds a degree in marketing, international business, or related fields is preferred but not required.
ms skills: proficient in microsoft excel, word, and powerpoint.
soft skills: strong communication and problem-solving abilities. capable of working independently with a high sense of responsibility and ownership. a strong team spirit is one of the core competencies for this position.
compensation working conditions
you will be part of an international team, offering career development opportunities and international exposure.
working location: foshan
salary: rmb 7.000-8.000 month, depending on experience and qualifications.
benefits package includes the 5 insurances and 1 fund (chinas mandatory social insurance and housing fund system).
probation period: 1 month (salary adjustment after 6 months).
annual leave (holiday): 14 working days per year.
working hours: 40 hours per week, monday to friday (two-day weekend).
if you are interested in this position,please send email directly.
vicky.zhang at foerch-trading,com,cn (please check the right mail)
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