Global Sourcing Specialist, China Focused

Restaurant Supply

Experienced Senior Buyer leading international sourcing efforts, managing factory partnerships, and driving inventory growth in food service industry.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, expand, and manage relationships with international factory partners to secure reliable supply, competitive pricing, and consistent quality.
Source, evaluate, and onboard new products for the company catalog, ensuring alignment with demand, margin targets, and inventory turn goals.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times with factory partners to improve profitability and cash flow.
Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers to manage product updates, resolve issues, and address supply chain disruptions.
Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand, plan inventory purchases, and support new product launches.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
Stay informed on global supply chain trends, manufacturing capabilities, and competitive sourcing opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience reverse engineering supply chain sourcing with tools such as ImportYeti and ImportGenius
Must have experience in the commercial kitchen parts category
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a buyer with direct responsibility for international sourcing and supplier management for commercial kitchen equipment or food service industry
Proven experience purchasing at least $5 million annually in inventory, with preference for candidates who have managed $100 million or more in international purchases.
Established relationships with overseas factories, ideally within food service equipment, replacement parts, or related manufacturing categories.
Strong understanding of sourcing strategy, negotiation, cost structures, lead times, and international logistics.
Experience sourcing OEM equivalent or compatible replacement parts that meet quality and performance standards.
Analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to evaluate demand, margins, and inventory turns.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
Proficiency in a second language is strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining accountability and follow through.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Virtual position with Flexible Schedule and freedom.
Special pricing on all our commercial kitchen equipment and supplies.
Expert trainings and company paid continual education offerings.

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain sourcingnegotiationcost structureslead timesinternational logisticsOEM sourcinganalytical skillsinventory managementdemand forecastingproduct evaluation

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillsdetail-orientedindependent workcross-cultural collaborationaccountabilityproblem-solvingrelationship managementadaptabilitytime management