Mandarin Speaking Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

Procurement team in Ipswich/UK

Skills required

-Experience user in relevant office software and Information Management System. with ability to maintain the data in purchase ledger
-Attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy
-Good capability levels in analysis and interpretation of data, being able to draw qualitative conclusions
-Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge business processes / information, where appropriate
-Effectively communicate with stakeholders to ensure the right outcomes for both the organisation and internal/external stakeholders

Job Description

• Assist the procurement manager to sort out supplier information
• Prioritising and taking action on incoming purchase requests; Liaising with internal stakeholders to review and clarify requirements
• Inputting data onto systems to raise purchase ordering
• Ensuring the timely delivery of goods or services purchased from suppliers by tracking order and confirm lead times, delivery dates and costs.
• Resolving any scheduling difficulties, taking preventative action to avoid re-occurrence
• Liaison with finance department in identifying/resolving invoice discrepancies and system disputes.
• Archive the recorded documents.
• Deal with production delivery and sample delivery to HQ and affiliated company in China.
• Upload the timesheet for all permanent employees
• Offer other day to day administration support

As potential applicant, you should match the following profile:

• Fluency in both English and Chinese (written and spoken),
• Supports company Health, Safety & Environmental policies within the company
• Professional approach internally and externally at all times
• Able to interact at all levels within the company
• Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good team spirit, open to a diverse workforce and a Chinese business culture
• Hands-on and can-do attitude
• Well-organized and structured working style

If you are enthusiastic to shape the European Research Center, with a very high, being part of a multicultural team and growing environment. Driving future technologies with focus on customer satisfaction is one of our missions.

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