https://jobs.co.uk/job/mandarin-speaking-food-buyer-portfolio-procurement--44c48041-b28f-41e0-b1f1-2a7ad96b54c2 RSS feed for Mandarin Speaking Food Buyer at Portfolio Procurement. en-gb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:41:53 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mandarin-speaking-food-buyer-portfolio-procurement--44c48041-b28f-41e0-b1f1-2a7ad96b54c2 https://jobs.co.uk/job/mandarin-speaking-food-buyer-portfolio-procurement--44c48041-b28f-41e0-b1f1-2a7ad96b54c2 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Kent | Salary: £35000 - £45000/annum | Type: Permanent | Portfolio Procurement have been engaged by our leading Kent based food client to recruit for a Mandarin Speaking Buyer. The role: You will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging materials, production consumables, and supporting production planning to ensure stable factory operations, cost efficiency, and supply continuity. Key Responsibilities: Purchasing & Supply Management Purchase raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and production consumables according to production requirements. Monitor stock levels and ensure sufficient material availability to avoid production interruption. Raise and manage purchase orders through SAP or internal systems. Coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure on-time arrivals. Follow up supplier shortages, delays, and quality issues promptly. Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and supplier data Experience and Skills: Previous experience in purchasing from within a Food or FMCG business. Fluent mandarin speaker Strong organisational and communication skills. Good Excel and data management skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing ... Permanent