Procurement Manager (F&B)

Chicago Chicken City SDN BHD; Puchong; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Chicken City SDN BHD is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and purchasing of ingredients, equipment, packaging, and other F&B materials from China and Malaysia. You will negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery, and manage the end-to-end procurement workflow from quotation comparison to logistics tracking.

Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, monitor prices for savings, and develop compliant procurement

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, ideally in F&B, retail, or supply chain.
• Proficient in Chinese, English, and Melayu; strong negotiation and supplier management.
• Familiar with cross-border procurement between China and Malaysia is a plus.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing and purchasing of ingredients, equipment, packaging, and other F&B materials from China and Malaysia.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Manage end-to-end procurement workflow, including quotation comparison, order placement, logistics tracking, and documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams.
• Monitor product prices and identify opportunities for cost savings (through price negotiation, substitute products, tax exemptions, etc.).
• Review, develop and execute procurement procedures; ensure practices are compliant with guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare purchasing reports and maintain accurate inventory and cost records.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Cross-border procurement

Job description

Oversee sourcing and purchasing of ingredients, equipment, packaging, and other F&B-related materials from China and Malaysia

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery

Manage end-to-end procurement workflow, including quotation comparison, order placement, logistics tracking, and documentation

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams

Monitor product prices and identify opportunity for cost saving (through price negotiation, substitute product, tax exemptions, etc.)

Review, develop and execute procurement procedures; ensure practices are complied with guidelines and procedures

Prepare purchasing reports and maintain accurate inventory and cost records

About you

Full working rights in Malaysia

Proficient in Chinese, English, and Melayu (both written and spoken)

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in F&B, retail, or supply chain

Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills

Familiar with cross-border procurement (China Malaysia) is a strong advantage

Able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and handle urgency

Strong sense of responsibility and problem-solving mindset

Fast-growing company with strong support from both Malaysia and China

Opportunity to be part of an expanding F&B franchise ecosystem

Dynamic working environment with clear career growth

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How would you rate your Bahasa Malaysia language skills?
• Do you have Supplier Negotiation experience?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?