Bilingual (Mandarin/English) Procurement Assistant

A fast growing, dynamic and international company is looking for a full time Procurement Assistant:

The successful candidate will:

· monitor overseas production schedules; issue and expedite all purchase orders with existing vendors

· review courier bills, invoices and packing lists from vendors; have them make necessary corrections if needed.

· communicate and follow up all necessary information with custom brokers/freight agents on shipment clearance and delivery schedule

· negotiate and manage “blanket-purchase order” supply agreements for goods.

· audit and evaluate current supplier base and material sourcing, identify and pre-screen alternative suppliers when necessary, establish and maintain new supplier relationships, and engage in supplier development when required.

· prepare requests for competitive quotes from multiple suppliers. Review, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotation details

· Assist in landed cost calculation

· Any other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager

Qualifications:

· College or a degree in business, supply chain, accounting or other related fields.

· Good command of verbal and written English skills

· Excellent Mandarin skills

· Ability to work with a flexible daily schedule, adapting working hours to meet communication schedules of overseas vendors

· Experience in (international) sourcing, tariff, inventory, project / supply chain management will be an added advantage.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation, full time positions, 40 hrs/week
• Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental & vision coverage
• Training, development & career planning

Please submit resumes via e-mail complete with cover letter and salary expectation.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; only those applicants considered will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

Location:

• Corona, CA 92883 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Corona, CA 92883 (Required)

Work Location: In person