Procurement & Admin Lead (Food) - Cost, Compliance & Ops

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd.; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Procurement & Admin Assistant Manager (Food Industry) to oversee end-to-end procurement and daily admin operations in Bedok.

You will lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and inventory coordination with various departments. Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Administration and at least 4 years in procurement, purchasing, and administration; experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 4years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing and administration.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG will be an advantage.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, cost control and vendor management.
• Knowledge of ISO/FSSC, food safety and audit requirements will be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, purchasing and supplier evaluation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and supply reliability.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, delivery performance and compliance standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Operations, Production and Warehouse teams to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging and operational supplies.
• Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiency and procurement optimisation.
• Monitor purchasing costs and support budget planning and expenditure control.
• Analyse supplier quotations, pricing trends and purchasing data.
• Oversee daily office, facilities and administrative operations.
• Manage office supplies, service contracts and company assets.
• Maintain proper administrative documentation and records.
• Supervise the Admin & Procurement team and oversee task allocation and workflow.
• Manage key vendors, service providers and contractors.
• Ensure contracts are properly documented, reviewed and renewed on time.
• Monitor vendor performance and follow up on quality, delivery and service issues.
• Develop and implement SOPs for procurement and administrative processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company policies.
• Support ISO/FSSC documentation and audit requirements related to procurement and vendor management.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Production, R&D, Operations, Warehouse, Accounts and HR/Admin departments on procurement and administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders and contracts.
• Complete an initial one-month OJT/understudy with the Business Development Department to familiarise with the Company's business, products, clients and operations.
• Support management in procurement, administration and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Office

Education

Diploma/Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Administration

Tools

ERP/procurement systems

Job description

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Procurement & Admin Assistant Manager (Food Industry) to oversee end-to-end procurement and daily admin operations in Bedok.

You will lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and inventory coordination with various departments. Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Administration and at least 4 years in procurement, purchasing, and administration; experience in food manufacturing is a plus.