Procurement Manager

FOOD PARADISE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and beverage company in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop cost-effective purchasing strategies and ensure quality supplies. You will oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and optimize inventory levels. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement and vendor management within the industry, strong leadership, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement and vendor management experience within the F&B industry.
• Proven track record in cost management and inventory management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure timely completion.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices.

Skills

Cost management

Vendor management

Quality control

Inventory management

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Overview

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the most cost-effective way of purchasing supplies for the company and ensuring that the quality of purchased supplies meets the company’s operating needs.

He/she will ensure that the inventory level is kept optimal at all times (i.e. minimize stock-out and overstocking situations) and lead the procurement team to achieve department KPIs.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure timely completion of procurement.
• Source and liaise with local and overseas suppliers to negotiate or obtain competitive pricing. Build effective working relationships with local/overseas suppliers.
• Track sales, usage and inventory level to ensure company maintains a healthy level of stock and no stock-out situations.
• Ensure that all contractual agreements are properly filled and negotiate renewals or source new suppliers to secure the best price for the company.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis (e.g. COGS and inventory reports, procurement reports) as needed to help manage and drive business results.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement and vendor management experience within the F&B industry.
• Proven track record of delivering results in the areas of cost management, vendor management, quality controls and inventory management.
• Proactive, resourceful and independent.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, analytical, decision-making and negotiation skills.