Global Sourcing Specialist - China Focus
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Restaurant SupplyCommercial Kitchen Equipment
Remote, ChinaFull-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese
- Experience
- 5+ Years
Requirements
- 5+ Years Experience: Deep background in international buying/purchasing, specifically within the food service or industrial equipment sectors.
- Expert-level ability to use ImportYeti or ImportGenius to vet suppliers and track shipments.
- Solid understanding of Chinese manufacturing hubs, cost structures, and export logistics.
- Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese.
- Analytical rigor: Understand demand forecasting, landed cost analysis, and inventory turnover.
- Thrives in a virtual environment, maintaining high accountability without a traditional office structure.
- Willing to travel to China if needed.
Responsibilities
- Engineer supply chains using trade data and established China-based relationships.
- Source $5M+ in high-demand inventory annually.
- Architect the "OEM-Equivalent" strategy.
- Identify and onboard new factory partners in China, focusing on commercial kitchen equipment and precision replacement parts.
- Utilize Bill of Lading (BOL) data and trade tools to find untapped manufacturing opportunities and "shadow" successful industry competitors.
- Lead rigorous negotiations on unit pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and lead times to maximize company cash flow.
- Oversee the sourcing of OEM-compatible parts, ensuring they meet strict performance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Act as the primary bridge between our remote team and overseas partners, navigating time zones and cultural nuances to ensure seamless production.
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