At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and purchase high-quality items for a children's education charity.
- Company: Join a nonprofit dedicated to eradicating educational inequality.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, supportive team, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on learning and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Mandarin and English, with procurement or admin experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We are a nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing free, high-quality education to children in need. Our work is grounded in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Procurement & Admin Coordinator to support our operations with sourcing, purchasing, and administrative tasks.
The Procurement & Admin Coordinator will play a key role in identifying and sourcing high-quality, cost-effective items (tech accessories, office furniture, educational tools, etc.). The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organised, research-driven, and fluent in Mandarin and English, to liaise effectively with our suppliers in China.
- Research and identify the best suppliers, products, and prices for a wide range of items, including tech gadgets, office furniture, school supplies, and more.
- Compare pricing, quality, shipping options, and supplier reliability.
- Manage purchasing processes including quotations, negotiations, and bulk orders—primarily from China.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring smooth communication and timely deliveries.
- Maintain accurate stock records and track inventory levels.
- Organize documentation related to orders, invoices, and shipping.
- Coordinate with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill procurement needs.
- Support general office administration such as scheduling deliveries, managing petty cash, and filing digital records.
- Communicate with Chinese-speaking suppliers, ensuring clear understanding of order specifications and timelines.
- Translate basic documents and emails as needed between Mandarin and English.
Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) and English is required. Experience in procurement, product research, supply chain, or administrative roles preferred. Familiarity with Chinese e-commerce platforms is a plus. A passion for working with a nonprofit focused on children's education is highly valued.
A meaningful role contributing to a cause that transforms children's lives. Flexible work environment and a supportive, purpose-driven team. Opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility as the organisation expands.
Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality. Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice.
At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently. We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up fashion. The work culture at HOPE is collaborative and relaxed. We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products. We don’t believe in micro-management; it is a place of growth, learning, and development.
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