Bilingual Purchasing Specialist

About the role

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Bilingual Purchasing Specialist to support sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations for a semiconductor chemical manufacturing company in North Phoenix, AZ. This is a full‑time direct‑hire role suited for someone with purchasing, supply chain, ERP, and vendor coordination experience who can support a fast‑moving production environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services needed for production and company operations.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery, compliance, and overall performance.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and purchasing terms.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Work closely with production, quality assurance, finance, and other internal departments to support timely purchasing needs.
• Coordinate with QA on supplier audits and vendor compliance requirements.
• Track supplier performance and help maintain a reliable, cost-effective supply chain.
• Support process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and general office administrative needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Chemical manufacturing or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese required.
• Knowledge of chemical industry regulations, vendor compliance, or lean manufacturing is a plus.

Pay

Pay Range: $68k - $78k DOE

Schedule

Monday–Friday | On‑Site