🚀 Supply Chain Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Lead local procurement operations in the UK, including sourcing, evaluating, and managing qualified suppliers to ensure stable and reliable supply channels.
• Conduct market research and price benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate contracts and pricing terms, and secure the most competitive products and services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies and annual plans, aligning with business needs and ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-efficient purchasing while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Establish and maintain a supplier performance evaluation system, tracking delivery timeliness, quality compliance, and service level, and drive continuous improvement among suppliers.
• Coordinate import and export procurement processes, ensuring all transactions comply with UK customs, import/export, and tax regulations. Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to ensure smooth and compliant clearance.
• Collaborate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure efficient warehousing, distribution, and delivery that align with procurement and replenishment plans.
• Maintain close and effective communication with the China headquarters and related departments, ensuring accurate information flow, timely issue resolution, and coordinated decision-making in cross-border purchasing projects.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain data (inventory, cost, quality, etc.), and prepare periodic reports to support strategic decision-making and continuous process optimisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, International Trade, or related fields.
• Proficient in English and Chinese for business communication, documentation, and negotiation.
• Solid experience in procurement management, supplier sourcing, and contract negotiation; familiarity with international trade and logistics operations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project coordination skills; capable of balancing cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Highly detail-oriented and responsible, able to work and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with food service or FMCG supply Chain is a plus.