Procurement Graduate – Chinese Speaking

at  Portwest

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of a Procurement Graduate in Westport. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130+ countries and 11 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.
JOB TITLE: Procurement Graduate – Chinese Speaking
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 1-to-2-year Grad contract, Full time basis
REPORTS TO: Director of Procurement

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented graduate who is fluent in both English and Mandarin to join our team. The ideal candidate will have great interpersonal skills and share our company values of customer is king, make something better today, be efficient & effective and open and clear communication. They will sit in our Procurement team but will receive well-rounded experience across a number of our other departments including Supply Chain and Product. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between the Portwest teams in HQ and in our offices in Fuzou/Shanghai.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in either Business Studies, BCommerce or a similar field.
• You must be able to speak both Mandarin and English fluently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Regular engagement with our oversee vendors in China regarding pricing, new products, offers etc.
• Organise and take part in monthly touchpoint calls between our Supply Chain and Product teams with key Chinese vendors.
• Assist with the translation as required
• Provide feedback on processes, timelines etc.