Regional Senior Executive, Supply Chain – Supplier (Coffee)

ZUS Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee supplier based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Senior Executive for Supply Chain. The role focuses on sourcing, managing suppliers for coffee and related products, and optimizing logistics. Key responsibilities include negotiation of pricing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with R&D for cost management. Ideal candidates should have experience in the food or beverage sectors, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with supply chain operations. This role supports growth in Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and managing suppliers in food or beverage industries.
• Strong negotiation skills for pricing and lead times.
• Familiarity with supply audits and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage suppliers for coffee, dairy, flavor, and machinery.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times for supplier contracts.
• Coordinate supply readiness for product launches.
• Maintain cost tracker sheets aligned with R&D goals.
• Collaborate with regional teams for material flow.
• Conduct supply audits and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Identify alternative vendors to manage supply risks.
• Evaluate COGS and cost-saving opportunities with Finance.

Job description

Regional Senior Executive, Supply Chain – Supplier (Coffee)

Ensure cost-effective, reliable, and quality-assured ingredient and machinery sourcing to support Coffee Squad R&D, product rollout, and market scalability across regions. The role acts as the link between vendor networks, supply operations, and category planning, optimizing end-to-end flow from supplier to store.

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.