Looking for an experienced USA buyer that can understand Mandarin. (Long Term Job)
$2-8 USD / hour
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Publicerad över sex år sedan
$2-8 USD / hour
You will be responsible for the day to day requisition of materials. This position requires planning, researching and purchasing of inventory in a cost-effective manner. You will also be analysing and approving the best products or services after reviewing them and negotiating deals while maintaining best quality, as well as maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
We need Product Sourcing Agent/ Buyer matching the below criteria:
- Proficient in English & Mandarin.
- Have prior experience in product sourcing/ purchasing
- Be able to handle quotes and PO
- Negotiate Sourced Product Costs, Minimum Order Quantity, Lead Times and Delivery Schedules with US/Chinese suppliers.
- Should possess excellent problem-solving skills & communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong sense of urgency
- Individual must be proficient in Excel and comfortable working with a team.
and answer the following screening questions in your cover letter. While sending a mail, your subject line should be: Application for USA Buyer, Attn to Sarah
1. Have you done sourcing jobs from the past, particularly looking for a supplier of a particular item? If yes, please elaborate.
2. Do you have some knowledge in RFQ/PO?
3. Do you have experience/knowledge of US Market? If yes, please elaborate
I have 5 year of experience working as a Production Manager for a USA based Textile firm which deals in : Tote Bags, Towels, Bandannas, Aprons and other promotional items. I used to locate the cheapest source/supplier based on the order quantity (Mostly from USA but also from China.
Being a Production Manager my job was to take care of the order from RFQ/PO to Shipping and I have to make sure that I make profit for the company without affecting required quality and shipping date. My job also included to quote on inquiries and to make sure that we get the order which required proper followups. I also get to arrange the pickups via FedEx, USPS or via Truckload for huge orders. I had to make sure that PO or RFQ is timely responded and to be firm about the inventory (with suppliers or warehouse) for placed order before accepting it.
I also have a large data of all the USA resellers and company's who have purchased with us including contacts of Printing facility because orders which we receive mostly required printing of their logo or any tag line for promotional basis.
It was my job to find the best profitable source for any order which we receive so i first check the inventory with suppliers then short list the cheapest source.
My company name was Metro Textile and they operate in USA / Canada / Germany.
While I do have decade of experience of sourcing the products from China, I do understand the US market (I did have my MBA degree in US). Currently I am living in China.
I graduated from University of California, Berkeley with M.S degree in chemical engineering and am a full-time process engineer.
I grow up in Beijing, China and I am fluent in both Chinese and English.
Hope I can help you.
Best regards,
Julie