Procurement Associate (Mandarin)
Temp to Hire
Pay: $24.00 per hour
**Strong bilingual communication skills (English + Mandarin)**
Job Summary:
We are seeking a bilingual (English/Mandarin) professional with a background in Supply Chain, Accounting, or business management to join our client's operations team. In this role, you will support procurement execution and cross-functional project management in a manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating complex workflows, facilitating communication across departments, and driving results.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Support & Project Execution
- Assist sourcing and procurement tasks, including vendor identification, quote comparison, PO processing, and goods receipt coordination.
- Support procurement-related documentation and ensure compliance with internal processes.
Monitor procurement progress to align with project timelines. Project Management & Operational Tracking
- Maintain task trackers and dashboards for ongoing projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure on-time task delivery.
- Identify potential risks or delays, escalate when needed, and propose mitigation plans.
Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration
- Act as a liaison among engineering, sourcing, finance, and operations teams.
- Clarify ownership and responsibilities among departments to avoid duplication or gaps.
- Resolve misunderstandings, execution conflicts, and support escalation coordination.
Business Needs Analysis & Problem Solving
- Understand the needs and challenges of business units and analyze root causes of issues.
- Coordinate with appropriate functional teams to align resources and implement workable solutions.
Qualifications
Required:
- Understanding of U.S. manufacturing or operations environment
- Strong bilingual communication skills (English + Mandarin)
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in cross-team collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and collaborative tools (e.g. Teams, Smartsheet)
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related fields
- Prior experience in procurement, project coordination, or vendor management
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, matrix-style organization
