Junior Procurement Executive

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a meticulous Junior Procurement Executive in Singapore to support Central Kitchen operations by sourcing and purchasing food and non-food items. You will work with suppliers, production, and QA to ensure stable supply, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in a relevant field, minimum 1 year procurement experience (F&B preferred), strong interpersonal skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Proficiency in Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or relevant field is required.
• At least 1 year of procurement experience, preferably in F&B.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food and non-food items for the Central Kitchen.
• Maintain and build strong supplier relationships while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production and QA to ensure product quality meets specifications.

Skills

Procurement fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cost analysis

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Junior Procurement Executive to support our Central Kitchen operations by managing the sourcing and purchasing of food and non-food items. The candidate will work closely with suppliers, production, and QA teams to ensure stable supply, cost efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food and non-food items for the Central Kitchen.

• Maintain and build strong relationships with suppliers while identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Collaborate with Production and QA to ensure product quality meets specifications.

• Monitor and ensure consistent product supply and availability.

• Participate in vendor performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Analyze inventory levels, manage excess stock, and handle obsolescence.

• Generate and manage purchase orders; maintain procurement records in line with company policies.

• Conduct cost analysis and benchmark procurement practices for improvement.

• Identify training needs and highlight gaps in operations, service, and processes.

• Stay informed on market trends and industry best practices.

• Handle ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or relevant field.

• At least 1 years of procurement experience, preferably in the F&B industry.

• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Meticulous, process-oriented, and possesses high integrity.

• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Committed to quality, food safety, and customer service excellence.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.