The posting
- Sourcing & Negotiation: Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and overseas suppliers to get the best prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Production & Demand Planning: Work closely with Sales and Production teams to review demand forecasts and plan ingredient purchases.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock turnover with warehouse and logistics teams to prevent overstocking, shortages, or expired perishable goods.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure raw materials adhere to food safety standards and regulations (such as HACCP or ISO guidelines).
- Order Processing: Handle purchase orders (POs), check delivery orders (DOs), and match invoices (three-way matching).
- Reporting: Prepare spending summaries, track outstanding orders, and report supplier performance to management.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 2 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or perishable goods environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and enterprise software like SAP or ERP systems.
- Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities to handle vendor issues and cross-functional teamwork.



