Senior Procurement Executive

Farm To Fork Sdn Bhd (Pop Meals); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food brand startup is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage procurement activities ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality. You will build supplier relationships, track inventory demand, and collaborate with chefs for new product development. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, preferably in the F&B industry, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Join a fast-paced team with competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Fast career progression

Flat hierarchy

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience in procurement.
• Experience in the F&B industry is highly preferred.
• Comfortable working analytically and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement activities to meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Work closely with chefs on new product development.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Job description

Pop Meals is one of the fastest-growing food brand startups in Southeast Asia. Our mission is to make quality food accessible for everyone. We use data, automation and technology to redefine the traditional cost structure and to build the future of QSR. Having grown to 77 outlets within just a few years, our ambition is to expand to over 1000 outlets in the next 5 years.

Join us in building Southeast Asia’s next most-loved food brand - proudly started in Malaysia.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform procurement activities (direct & indirect) and its related activities to meet the cost, schedule and quality requirements for all parts of the business


• Ensure cost-effective products and services are provided to the business with consistent quality and propose alternative products with competitive pricing


• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts and contractual relationships


• Prepare and review costing and planning of purchases on a weekly and monthly basis and manage a budget of over RM2mil


• Maintain and review from time to time an up-to-date supplier base and necessary documentation


• Analyse past and future inventory demand volumes, inventory trends and make forecasts to minimise wastages or surplus


• Work closely with chefs in New Product Development such as new ingredients sourcing, menu items and recipe creation


• Achieve cost saving targets and demonstrate effective negotiation techniques


• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of procurement policies and procedures


• Plan and carry out vendor audits periodically


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time

You are:

• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience in procurement


• F&B industry highly preferred


• High energy and great communication skills


• Proactive and great problem‑solving skills


• Track record in negotiations and sourcing alternative products


• Comfortable working analytically


• Sense of urgency and able to multitask


• Basic understanding and knowledge of procurement and supply chain

Why you should work with us:

• Competitive salary and flexibility in start/end work time (to avoid peak traffic, accommodate family needs or gym routine)


• Ambitious and fast‑moving team with colleagues excited about the intersection of finance, F&B and technology to build a fast-growing company


• Fast career progression with plenty of opportunity to take on increasing responsibility quickly and to help you learn and grow your skill set


• Opportunity to shape a brand and bring in ideas across all functions of the business


• Flat hierarchy with founders/all senior leaders being approachable and accessible

Application questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?


• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?


• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?


• How many years’ experience do you have as a Procurement Executive?