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