The Opportunity

WaterWipes has built a global brand by challenging convention and focusing on what matters most. Behind that success is a network of trusted suppliers and partners who help us deliver quality products to families around the world.

We're looking for a Procurement Administrator (Chinese Speaking) to support our Procurement team and strengthen our engagement with China-based suppliers. This role sits at the heart of supplier communication, procurement administration and supply chain coordination, ensuring information flows clearly, actions are followed through and priorities keep moving.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across cultures, building relationships and bringing structure and organisation to a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Be Accountable For

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Procurement team.

• Acting as a translator during supplier meetings and communications between English and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

• Capturing meeting notes, key actions and agreed outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up.

• Maintaining accurate supplier records, procurement documentation and tracking tools.

• Supporting supplier onboarding activities and coordinating required documentation.

• Assisting with sourcing activities across raw materials, equipment, parts and operational requirements.

• Tracking supplier actions, delivery commitments and shipment schedules.

• Coordinating communication with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure visibility of risks and delays.

• Working closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and Brand teams to support business priorities.

• Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and supplier communication practices.

Who This Role Is For

This role is suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

You may already have experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, administration or supplier coordination. Equally, you may bring strong business translation experience and be looking to develop your career within a global procurement environment.

You will be someone who takes ownership of your work, follows through on commitments and enjoys bringing clarity and structure to complex activities.

Most importantly, you will be confident communicating in both English and Chinese and comfortable supporting conversations with suppliers across different time zones.

What Will Make You Successful Here

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong follow-up and action-tracking skills.

• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Experience within procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics or supplier-facing environments would be advantageous.

• Exposure to ERP systems, supplier onboarding or international sourcing would be beneficial.

Why Join WaterWipes

At WaterWipes, you will join a business that values ownership, accountability and practical problem solving.

You will work with colleagues across multiple functions and gain exposure to a global supplier network, helping to support procurement activities that have a direct impact on business performance.

We move quickly, encourage people to take responsibility and value those who bring ideas, energy and a willingness to make things better.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution matters and where you can continue to develop professionally, this could be the opportunity for you.

Location & Practicalities

• Full-time permanent position

• Based at our Drogheda Headquarters

• Office-based role

• Global supplier exposure with regular interaction with China-based suppliers

Call to Action

If you are fluent in Chinese and English and enjoy working in a role that combines communication, organisation and supplier coordination, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us how your experience can help support Procurement excellence at WaterWipes.