Purchasing Officer (Korean Speaking)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Units 4-6 Wyvern Industrial Estate - Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4PH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | KOREA FOODS COMPANY |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Subject to 3-month probation
Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week (Office-Based)
Main Purpose & Scope of the Job
Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Officers will be responsible for ensuring that Korea Foods Company Limited is sector leading through negotiated favourable terms to support budget limitations, quality products, necessary stock levels and maximum ROI.
The Purchasing Officers will analyse and assess the day to day dealings within the Purchasing Department to ensure that all suppliers and vendors are working within the terms of agreements and product flows are maintained whilst monitoring the market for any trends or areas for potential business growth.
The Purchasing Officers will support the Purchasing Manager in maintaining all necessary records and reports whilst ensuring that our supplier relationships and transactions are in line with our company vision, mission and core values.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist Purchasing Manager to negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply of goods and product specifications;
· Attend trade fairs, shows and demonstrations to keep abreast of all sector/ market movements and trends, identifying any area for potential growth, checking product quality and supplier catalogues;
· Research new items and potential suppliers, analysing any bids or tenders and negotiating prices whilst comparing product quality;
· Conduct ongoing reviews of purchasing agreements with vendors to ensure the business is achieving maximum ROI;
· Create and maintain goods relationships with any and all vendors/ suppliers;
· Assess supply networks, ensuring that the Company’s purchasing needs are met, presenting any new supply routes to the Senior Management team;
· Assess budgetary limitations against stock requirements and sales forecasts, to decide on the number/frequency of goods ordered;
· Work with the Sales and Inventory to monitor stock levels, sales forecasts and promotional plans to build the purchasing plan;
· Ensure that items received comply with the ordered item(s) specification(s) and reporting any issues to the Purchasing Manager and vendor(s);
· Liaise with relevant shipping agents for the correct importation documents, shipment scheduling, freight costs, port clearances and any other importation related issues;
· Track incoming inventory, reporting updates to the relevant internal departments and ensuring that the Warehouse Receiving team are aware and prepared for the items;
· Organise and maintain the database of suppliers and products with any significant information;
· Maintain all purchasing records; prepare reports for the Purchasing Manager and Trading Director for the P&L, on a routine basis and on an ad-hoc basis;
· Maintain strong relationships internally to ensure communications between departments are optimised and supporting the greater business strategies;
· Enter order details into the internal databases PO and AP systems, ensuring that there are no internal payment delays;
· Authorising payments for goods received according to delivery records;
· Preparing the right bidding plan for Duty Free Rice license (RPA relate) per every quarter
· Any other reasonable management instruction or request.
Person Specification
· Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems;
· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP;
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish, and process contracts;
· Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload according to given timescales with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
· Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors);
· Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
The Company:
Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.
We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.
We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026.
Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million.
The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.
Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week (Office-Based)
Main Purpose & Scope of the Job
Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Officers will be responsible for ensuring that Korea Foods Company Limited is sector leading through negotiated favourable terms to support budget limitations, quality products, necessary stock levels and maximum ROI.
The Purchasing Officers will analyse and assess the day to day dealings within the Purchasing Department to ensure that all suppliers and vendors are working within the terms of agreements and product flows are maintained whilst monitoring the market for any trends or areas for potential business growth.
The Purchasing Officers will support the Purchasing Manager in maintaining all necessary records and reports whilst ensuring that our supplier relationships and transactions are in line with our company vision, mission and core values.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist Purchasing Manager to negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply of goods and product specifications;
· Attend trade fairs, shows and demonstrations to keep abreast of all sector/ market movements and trends, identifying any area for potential growth, checking product quality and supplier catalogues;
· Research new items and potential suppliers, analysing any bids or tenders and negotiating prices whilst comparing product quality;
· Conduct ongoing reviews of purchasing agreements with vendors to ensure the business is achieving maximum ROI;
· Create and maintain goods relationships with any and all vendors/ suppliers;
· Assess supply networks, ensuring that the Company’s purchasing needs are met, presenting any new supply routes to the Senior Management team;
· Assess budgetary limitations against stock requirements and sales forecasts, to decide on the number/frequency of goods ordered;
· Work with the Sales and Inventory to monitor stock levels, sales forecasts and promotional plans to build the purchasing plan;
· Ensure that items received comply with the ordered item(s) specification(s) and reporting any issues to the Purchasing Manager and vendor(s);
· Liaise with relevant shipping agents for the correct importation documents, shipment scheduling, freight costs, port clearances and any other importation related issues;
· Track incoming inventory, reporting updates to the relevant internal departments and ensuring that the Warehouse Receiving team are aware and prepared for the items;
· Organise and maintain the database of suppliers and products with any significant information;
· Maintain all purchasing records; prepare reports for the Purchasing Manager and Trading Director for the P&L, on a routine basis and on an ad-hoc basis;
· Maintain strong relationships internally to ensure communications between departments are optimised and supporting the greater business strategies;
· Enter order details into the internal databases PO and AP systems, ensuring that there are no internal payment delays;
· Authorising payments for goods received according to delivery records;
· Preparing the right bidding plan for Duty Free Rice license (RPA relate) per every quarter
· Any other reasonable management instruction or request.
Person Specification
· Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems;
· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP;
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish, and process contracts;
· Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload according to given timescales with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
· Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors);
· Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
The Company:
Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.
We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.
We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026.
Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million.
The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.