Procurement Supervisor

Job Description

Procurement Supervisor (Mandarin Speaker)

Reports to:Production Director
Department:Procurement
Location:London

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Team Leader to oversee the sourcing and purchasing of food products for our growing business. This position plays a key role in ensuring product availability maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting commercial performance through effective purchasing decisions.

The successful candidate will possess strong commercial acumen excellent negotiation skills and a data-driven approach to procurement. Working closely with colleagues across sales finance operations supply chain and marketing you will help drive purchasing efficiency cost optimisation and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for food products ensuring purchasing activities align with business objectives.
• Identify evaluate and develop supplier partnerships to secure competitive pricing quality standards and reliable supply.
• Lead supplier negotiations tendering exercises and commercial discussions to achieve favourable terms and cost efficiencies.
• Monitor market conditions industry developments pricing trends and competitor activity to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Review business performance data and demand forecasts to maintain appropriate stock levels and support sales requirements.
• Assess procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise supply disruptions.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to coordinate purchasing requirements and improve operational effectiveness.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures contractual obligations and relevant regulations.
• Produce procurement reports and performance analyses to support management decision-making.
• Supervise and support procurement team members encouraging continuous improvement and professional development.

Requirements:

• Degree diploma or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Food Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years experience in a procurement sourcing or purchasing role within the food FMCG or related sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices inventory planning and supply chain operations.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret commercial and operational data.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications and procurement or ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Professional proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English.