Graduate Buyer (Chinese Speaker)
About us
Kronospan is a world leading organisation in the wood panel and decorative surfaces industry focused on providing high-quality products and services to our customers across various industries. We are seeking a Graduate Chinese-Speaking Buyer to join our dynamic procurement team. This role is perfect for someone looking to kick-start their career in procurement, and fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese. The successful candidate will be instrumental in sourcing products and managing supplier relationships in China and other Chinese-speaking regions.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Graduate Chinese-Speaking Buyer will be responsible for identifying opportunities for purchasing goods and services from suppliers in China, providing business cases to the purchasing management team and maintaining strong relationships for the UK operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supplier Sourcing: Identify and source reliable suppliers from China and Chinese-speaking regions. Support in negotiating terms and conditions to secure competitive pricing and delivery schedules.
2. Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Conduct regular supplier evaluations to ensure performance standards are met.
3. Negotiation & Contract Management: Support negotiation of pricing, terms, and contracts with C...