Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Marketing and Purchasing Manager to oversee our marketing activities, procurement processes and ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supply chain management, logistics, and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
* Develop the purchasing strategy with Chinese suppliers.
* Review and process purchase orders.
* Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
* Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.
* Build and maintain relationships with Chinese suppliers.
* Select prospective suppliers and negotiate contracts.
* Evaluate suppliers based on quality, timeliness, and price.
* Schedule deliveries and ensure timely fulfilment of orders.
* Research and evaluate suppliers to compare pricing and services.
* Coordinate with owner to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
* Ensure quality of procured items and address problems when they arise.
* Keep up with trends in procurement.
* Travel to suppliers’ locations.
* Stay current with purchasing technology trends and oversee purchase and implementation.
* Build promotional strategy.
* Create social media content.
* Work with the local press, pitch our business to newspapers and magazines.
* Design online ads.
* Create special events.
* Collaborate with influencers, engaging with followers.
* Keep our business’s social media channels active.
* Monitor and respond to customer reviews.
Experience
* A bachelor’s degree in business or relevant subjects, ideally from English speaking countries.
* Minimum of 4 years experience at a similar level.
* Excellent time management, negotiation, and data-analysis skills.
* Good understanding of catering sector marketing.
* Good understanding of catering business operations.
* Native Chinese speaker, with standard English language proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
* Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple social media campaigns.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy when dealing with complicated information.
* Ability to generate new and innovative social campaigns.
* Creative thinker.
* Good IT skills.
* Experience working or living in the UK or other English-speaking countries is an advantage.
If you are a proactive individual with a passion for procurement excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Marketing and Purchasing Manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £53,683.00-£58,547.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
* Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MPM2024
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