Senior Buyer- 1217

Purchasing Manager

HF Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ : HFFG), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading marketer and distributor of fresh produce, frozen and dry food, and non-food products to primarily Asian / Chinese restaurants and other foodservice customers throughout the United States. With 17 distribution centers strategically located throughout the nation, HF Foods Group aims to supply the increasing demand for Asian American restaurant cuisine.

Capitalizing on its deep understanding of the Chinese culture and with over 1,000 employees supported by two outsourced call centers in China, HF Foods Group has become a trusted partner serving more than 15,000 Asian restaurants in 46 states and provides round-the-clock sales and service support to its customers who mainly converse in Mandarin or Chinese dialects.

Primary Functions

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for supervising the process of sourcing and purchasing essential materials for a business's operation, including searching raw materials suppliers and comparing costs, negotiating purchase agreements and developing inventory controls to identify demand for new materials, such as vegetable, dry food and seafood etc. Bilingual of Chinese Mandarin is preferred.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Manage daily purchasing activities, supervise staff, and allocate tasks

Manage the purchasing process including the buying, selling and distribution aspects of the company

Review new project proposals for the company

Developing an organization's procurement rules and regulations

Establishing guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items, the number of bids to accept and which vendors to consider

Buying goods and services for the company

Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers

Identify ideal suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability

Any other duties as assigned by the management

Skills And Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Prior experience working in the purchasing department in the same industry required

Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends

Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport

Positive and professional demeanor

Strong contract negotiation skills with exceptional business ethics

Bilingual Chinese Mandarin is preferred.

Education And / Or Training :

Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field required.

At least 5 years of purchasing experience in a professional office environment preferred.

Work Conditions :

Office and warehouse environment

Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time

Required wearing of appropriate PPE

Exposure to hot / cold weather and loud noises in a warehouse environment

Frequent computer and telephone use

Frequent communication with people throughout the day

Equal Opportunity Employer :

HF Foods Group emphasizes and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.