Senior Purchasing Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop procurement strategies for frozen meat, seafood, and related products.

• Supplier Management:Negotiate with and manage international/local suppliers.

• Shipping & Logistics Coordination:

  • Arrange and monitor international shipments (air/sea freight) for frozen goods.
  • Manage customs clearance processes for imports/exports, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong regulations (CFS, food safety, tariffs).
  • Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.

• Cost Control:Optimize costs for procurement, shipping, and duties.

• Inventory Management:Collaborate with warehouses to maintain stock levels and cold chain integrity.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to HK food safety standards, halal certifications (if applicable), and import/export laws.

• Team Leadership: Manage procurement and logistics support staff.

• Assist in other ad-hoc project as assigned.
• Immediate availability is highly preferred.
• Location: Chai Wan

Requirements:

Experience:

• 5+ years in procurement within frozen food/F&B wholesale.
• Proven experience in shipping coordination and customs clearance (especially for frozen/perishable goods).

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of frozen food logistics, cold chain requirements, and HK customs procedures.
• Familiarity with import documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, health certs).

Skills:

• Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and ERP/software skills (e.g., SAP).
• Ability to resolve shipping/customs delays urgently.
• Education: Higher Diploma/Associated Degree/Degree or above in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Familiar with MS Words, Excel and Chinese Words Processing.
• Independent and willing to work under pressure.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for the role of Assistant Purchasing Manager.
• Working hour: 5.5days, Mon-Fri: 9:00 to 18:00, Sat: 9:00 to 13:00

If you're interested in this role, please email your full resume, expected salary and date of availability to hr@wct.com.hk, or if you would like to have a further discussion about this role, please contact Ms. Chau on 2347 9623.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information gathered will be treated in strict confidence and solely used for recruitment purposes.