Strategic F&B Purchasing Executive

Zhou Management Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zhou Management Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to source and evaluate suppliers for F&B and related items. The role ensures quality, safety, and cost-efficiency across purchasing activities, from RFQs to delivery verification.

You will coordinate with kitchen, warehouse, outlets, and finance to meet operational needs. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier data, negotiating contracts, preparing POs, monitoring stock, and supporting audits while upholding Non-Halal

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and evaluating suppliers for F&B and non-food items.
• Ability to ensure quality and safety standards for purchased goods.
• Experience requesting, comparing quotations and selecting best value.
• Maintain an up-to-date supplier database with contacts and performance records.
• Strong negotiation skills for terms, pricing, and contracts.
• Proficiency in preparing purchase orders and tracking delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with outlets and warehouse teams.
• Verify received goods against orders and invoices; handle discrepancies.
• Monitor food cost/COGS and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing practices align with cost-control policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, hygiene standards and local regulations (Non-Halal).
• Maintain documentation and support audits; collaborate with kitchen, warehouse, outlets, and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for goods across F&B and non-food items.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to optimize cost efficiency.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with outlets and warehouse teams.
• Verify quantity and quality of items received; handle discrepancies.
• Support cost-control activities and report on COGS and purchasing metrics.
• Maintain supplier databases and ensure compliance with policies and records.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Purchase orders

Stock monitoring

Cost control

Compliance

Vendor management

Communication

Job description

Zhou Management Sdn Bhd is seeking a procurement professional to source and evaluate suppliers for F&B and related items. The role ensures quality, safety, and cost-efficiency across purchasing activities, from RFQs to delivery verification.

You will coordinate with kitchen, warehouse, outlets, and finance to meet operational needs. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier data, negotiating contracts, preparing POs, monitoring stock, and supporting audits while upholding Non-Halal