Procurement Manager

Food Paradise Enterprise; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and beverage company in Singapore seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team and manage supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of procurement experience in the F&B industry, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in cost and inventory management. This role is crucial for ensuring quality supplies and achieving department KPIs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure timely completion.
• Source and negotiate with local and overseas suppliers.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation 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/oversea 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 of 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.