Regional Senior Executive, Supply Chain – Supplier

ZUS COFFEE; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Malaysia is seeking a sourcing specialist to manage suppliers for various ingredients and ensure cost optimization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business, with 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the F&B industry, and is capable of negotiating with vendors and coordinating across teams. This position is crucial for maintaining product quality and availability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably F&B.
• Experience in Coffee-Related Industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, validate, and manage suppliers across coffee, dairy, flavoring, and machine categories.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times for cost optimization.
• Coordinate ingredient/machine readiness for tests and rollouts.
• Develop and maintain cost tracker sheets in alignment with R&D goals.
• Liaise with local & regional supply chain teams for material flow.
• Conduct supply audits, monitor MOQ and ensure food safety standards.
• Identify alternative vendors and backup formulations to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with R&D and Finance to evaluate cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation and vendor management

Cupping & Taste Sensor

Analytical and detail-oriented

Understanding of F&B supply chain

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Source, validate, and manage suppliers across coffee, dairy, flavoring, and machine categories.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times to balance cost optimization with quality retention.
• Coordinate ingredient/machine readiness for mass tests, pilot launches, and phased rollouts.
• Develop and maintain cost tracker sheets (BOM, PSPD, SKU) in alignment with R&D cost goals.
• Liaise with local & regional supply chain teams (MY, PH, ID, TH) for readiness and material flow.
• Conduct supply audits, monitor MOQ and shelf-life, and ensure alignment to food safety and ESG standards.
• Support Coffee Squad by identifying alternative vendors and backup formulations to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with R&D and Finance to evaluate COGS and cost-saving opportunities per SKU.

Key Competencies

• Negotiation and vendor management
• Cupping & Taste Sensor
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a data-driven mindset
• Understanding of F&B supply chan, especially beverages
• Cross-functional coordination under project timelines

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably F&B, even more preferred in Coffee-Related Industry.