PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT – BILINGUAL CHINESE/ENGLISH
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Reports To: Procurement Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Bilingual Chinese/English Procurement Assistant to support purchasing, supplier communication, inventory coordination, and daily procurement activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to communicate effectively with both English- and Chinese-speaking suppliers and employees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with purchasing raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare and process purchase orders and purchasing documents.
- Obtain and compare supplier pricing, quotes, and delivery schedules.
- Communicate with Chinese-speaking suppliers regarding orders, pricing, production, and delivery.
- Track purchase orders and follow up on delayed or outstanding shipments.
- Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Receiving, and Quality departments.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with material replenishment.
- Verify purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, and receiving records.
- Maintain accurate supplier, purchasing, and inventory records.
- Translate emails, documents, specifications, and other communications between English and Chinese.
- Assist with resolving supplier, purchasing, quality, and delivery issues.
- Perform other procurement and administrative duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, verbal and written.
- Previous procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
- ERP or purchasing software experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This is a full-time position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
