F&B PURCHASING MANAGER

heng shun yuan pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heng Shun Yuan Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Manager to plan, source, and manage procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services to support manufacturing and F&B operations.

You will drive cost efficiency, supplier reliability, and timely delivery to sustain production and growth. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, maintaining inventory, ensuring food safety compliance (HACCP, ISO, SFA), auditing

Qualifications

• 3-8 years’ experience in procurement, with exposure to manufacturing and/or F&B industries.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, food ingredients, and equipment sourcing.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production forecasts and budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring quality and sustainability.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and coordinate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and conduct supplier audits and quality checks.
• Lead and develop the procurement team and provide regular reports to senior management.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Inventory management

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Job description

Position Overview:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services to support both manufacturing and food & beverage operations. This role ensures cost efficiency, supplier reliability, quality compliance, and timely delivery to sustain continuous production and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Strategy & Planning
  Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production, sales, and operational forecasts.
  Manage budgets, purchasing policies, and cost-control initiatives across multiple business units.


• Supplier Sourcing & Management
  Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, food ingredients, packaging, kitchen equipment, and services.
  Build long-term supplier relationships and monitor performance in terms of price, quality, and delivery.


• Cost & Contract Negotiation
  Drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring product quality and sustainability.
  Negotiate contracts, terms, and payment structures to minimize risks and optimize value.


• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
  Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess holding costs.
  Coordinate closely with production, operations, warehouse, and logistics teams for smooth supply chain management.


• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, SFA regulations) and manufacturing quality requirements.
  Conduct regular supplier audits and quality checks.


• Team Leadership & Reporting
  Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team across manufacturing and F&B operations.
  Provide regular reports on purchasing performance, market trends, and cost analysis to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3-8 years’ experience in procurement, with exposure to both manufacturing and/or F&B industries.


• Strong knowledge of raw materials, food ingredients, and equipment sourcing.


• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.


• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain best practices.