Junior Buyer (Mandarin and Cantonese Speaking, £28k, Food and Beverage, Nottingham)

Company: Mandarin Recruitment
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Buyer role in a Food and Beverage company based in Nottingham. It is a prominent importer and distributor of traditional East Asian cuisine in the UK, supplying Chinese restaurants, takeaways, stores, and wholesalers across the country. The company is presently looking for a junior buyer who is eager, self‑motivated, and self‑driven to join the team.

Job Requirements

  • Previous purchasing experience is beneficial.
  • It is advantageous to have knowledge about Oriental ethnic foods.
  • Able to work independently and versatile.
  • Able to work both as a member of a team and independently.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Have prior expertise with stock control and ordering.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as the ability to interact with people at all levels.
  • Excellent time management, prioritisation, negotiating, and organisational abilities.
  • The ability to function well under duress.
  • Proven numeracy abilities, such as budgeting, forecasting, and analysing.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel competency.
  • Mandarin and Cantonese fluency.
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026