Mandarin-Speaking Purchasing Agent

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Mandarin-Speaking Purchasing Agent/Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Elite Lighting seeks motivated, positive, and detailed Mandarin-speaking purchasing agent/administrative assistant for full-time work. The candidate must have the ability and desire to function as part of a team. The purchasing agent/administrative assistant must have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, be patient, be prepared to multitask, and adapt well to change. Position is for direct and immediate hire.

The successful candidate must possess:

• A minimum 4 years’ experience as a purchasing agent.
• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree and/or work experience equivalent preferred.
• Written and verbal fluency in Mandarin and English. Fluency in Cantonese is a PLUS. The applicant must communicate with vendors confidently and assertively. This may require late-hour communications via phone, email, and/or fax for live communication with Chinese vendors (on their time frame).
• Exceptional negotiation skills, company’s success relies on its capacity to take advantage of the best prices and discount programs offered by vendors.
• Technical knowledge of the lighting industry is a PLUS (electrical, electronic and or mechanical) including familiarity with specification sheets, LED products, CFL products, Metal Halide products, and such.
• Great attention to detail, and ability to correspond on items such as the size of a screw, configuration of a prototype, the material used for inventory items, troubleshooting discrepancies on samples, analyzing drawings, and helping our technical support staff create instruction manuals. Every detail is important, with the potential to create catastrophic results if overlooked.
• Great work ethic, demonstrated by reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and follow-up.
• Working knowledge of standard office software and equipment (fax, phone, computers) and Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Communications may take place over the phone, via e-mail, Zoom, fax, or a combination of electronic and other.
• Multitasking ability as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must have good strong follow-up and intuitive skill to prioritize assignments and organize shipments to minimize costs.
• Ability to work successfully independently within a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes unpredictable work environment, and cooperatively in a dynamic team environment.

Examples of Day-to-Day Duties

• Correspond daily with overseas suppliers, track shipments, maintain and evaluate cost reports, make suggestions on inventory additions, and make suggestions on streamlining product development.
• Collaborate with inside staff for order updates/changes and monitoring special custom products.
• Provide accurate lead times.
• Analyze current purchasing trends and make purchasing recommendations.
• Assist with inventory maintenance.

Candidate Requirements:

Teamwork-- Balances team/individual responsibilities, exhibits objectively and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit with the ability to build employee morale.

Work Ethics-- Treats employees with respect and inspires the trust of others and works with integrity.

Organized-- Prioritizes and plans work effectively. Users time efficiently, sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism-- Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration. Accepts responsibility for their own actions and follows through on commitments.

Attendance-- Is consistently at work on time and ensures that work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Attitude---Positive attitude is a MUST. Every person you may come across in the initial interview process may have a say in whether you are hired or NOT. Please be kind and courteous to all our staff when you call/show up to apply.

To Apply: Submit your resume for consideration

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Performance- based yearly Bonus.
• 40 hours paid sick time.
• Other.

Location: Commerce, California

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position Type: Full time in office

Pay: $50k to $70k per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement: 4 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000