Purchasing & Supply Chain Administrator; Mandarin Speaking

Position: Purchasing & Supply Chain Administrator (Mandarin Speaking)
With over 25 years of sustained success, our client is a well-established and respected organisation within their sector, currently entering an exciting phase of growth. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Operations & Purchasing Administrator to join their Gloucestershire-based team (GL19).

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to work closely with Directors and international manufacturing partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting purchasing, supplier coordination, stock control, logistics, and operational reporting to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the business.

This position would suit a proactive individual with prior experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics, who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Supplier Management

-Raise, manage and track purchase orders with suppliers and overseas factories

-Communicate regularly with manufacturing partners in China, Vietnam and Thailand regarding
-production schedules, order updates, and shipment timelines

-Monitor lead times and proactively manage any potential supply chain delays

-Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation

Stock Control & Operational Support

-Monitor and manage stock levels, tracking inbound and outbound goods

-Assist with demand forecasting and inventory planning

-Support the optimisation of stock holding levels to meet business needs

Import/Export & Logistics Coordination

-Support the coordination of international container shipments (imports and exports)

-Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping agents and warehouse partners

-Track shipments and ensure all logistics documentation is accurate and compliant

Reporting & Data Analysis

-Produce regular operational and purchasing reports for senior management

-Maintain internal reporting systems

-Analyse stock, purchasing and sales data using Excel to support business decision-making

Candidate Attributes:

-Previous experience within purchasing, supply chain, logistics or operations administration

-Fluent Mandarin speaker to support communication with overseas manufacturing partners

-Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively

-Confident Excel user with the ability to analyse and interpret data

-High level of accuracy and attention to detail

-Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Salary:
Circa £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) + free parking, opportunities to grow within the company, discretionary company bonus scheme, pension scheme and gifted days off over the Christmas period