Purchasing Specialist for Asian Food Company

We’re Hiring: Purchasing Specialist for Asian Food Company

Are you organized, business-oriented, and passionate about Asian cuisine and culture? Do you want to help shape the assortment of high-quality Asian food products in the Nordic market? Then you might be the person we’re looking for!

About Us

We are a well-established company specializing in the import and distribution of Asian food products across Sweden and the Nordic region. With a wide range of products from countries such as Thailand, Japan, China, Korea, and Vietnam, we supply grocery chains, restaurants, and wholesalers. Our mission is to bring authentic Asian flavors and ingredients to Nordic kitchens.

The Role

As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for the full purchasing process and supplier relationships. You will work closely with our suppliers in Asia, develop the product assortment in collaboration with our sales team, and ensure the right products are available at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing of Asian food products
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers
• Price negotiation, order placement, and delivery follow-up
• Stock level optimization and analysis of sales data
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on new product launches
• Attend international trade shows and visit suppliers (some travel required)

Requirements

• Previous experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in the food or import industry
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (required)
• Proficiency in an Asian language is a strong merit (e.g. Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese)
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build long-term partnerships
• Structured, solution-oriented, and able to work independently
• A genuine interest in Asian food and culture is a big plus

What We Offer

• A dynamic and growing company with strong commitment
• The opportunity to influence product assortment and sourcing
• An international work environment with global contacts

Location:

This position is based at our office in Malmo

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to jobb@easyasia.se, mark it with Purchaser. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't wait to apply.