Procurement Senior/ Executive (Fresh Food - Meat & Veg) / Up to $9k

Octomate Staffing Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Octomate Staffing Pte. Ltd. is expanding into Singapore and seeking a procurement professional for fresh grocery categories. You will manage supplier relationships, optimize shelf-life and inventory, and plan purchasing to ensure timely replenishment of fast-moving SKUs.

The role emphasizes category operations, margin improvement and new product sourcing in a dynamic e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in business, supply chain, procurement or related fields.
• At least 4 years of experience in fresh food procurement with 2 years independently managing a product category.
• Strong knowledge of local markets for vegetables, fruits, seafood, meat, dry goods and beverages.
• Proven track record in price negotiation and cost control.
• Excellent supplier management skills and ability to build stable partnerships.
• Familiarity with leading e-commerce or fresh food platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supplier management: build relationships with suppliers and develop new sources.
• Shelf-life & inventory control: monitor expiry dates and optimize turnover.
• Procurement planning: create purchasing plans and manage purchase orders.
• Category operations: manage product listings, pricing, promotions and SKU maintenance.
• Margin & cost management: analyze margins and negotiate terms to improve gross profit.
• New product sourcing: source and evaluate new suppliers to meet demand and reduce costs.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory control

Category management

Cost reduction

Price negotiation

New product sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related

Job description

Leading fresh grocery e-commerce platform listed on NASDAQ, trusted by millions of households in China.

As part of international expansion, the company is stepping foot into Singapore - and this is your chance to be part of the pioneer team. You will have front-row opportunities to shape operations, influence business strategy, and grow your career with a best-in-class fresh food ecosystem in the region.

Salary: Up to SGD 9000 / month + bonuses!
Location: Jurong East MRT

Job Description

• Supplier Management: Select, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to build a reliable supply network. Actively source and develop new suppliers to secure better quality and competitive pricing for fresh products.

• Shelf-Life & Inventory Control: Monitor expiry dates closely, manage near-expiry items to reduce losses, and optimize inventory planning to lower costs and increase turnover efficiency.

• Procurement Planning: Develop purchasing plans based on customer demand and supplier capabilities, adjust product mix seasonally, ensure timely replenishment of fast-moving SKUs, track delivery dates and quality, and manage purchase order creation.

• Category Operations: Oversee product lifecycle management on the online store - including product listing, descriptions, pricing, promotions, reporting, and SKU maintenance.

• Margin & Cost Management: Analyze sales and margins, identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and improve gross profit.

• New Product Sourcing: Research and compare multiple suppliers to introduce new, competitive, and in-demand products that meet customer needs while reducing costs and improving profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fields.

• At least 4 years of experience in fresh food (meat & veg) procurement, with at least 2 years managing a product category independently.

• Strong knowledge of local markets for vegetables, fruits, seafood, meat, dry goods, and beverages, with established supplier resources and diverse procurement channels.

• Proven track record in price negotiation and cost control.

• Excellent supplier management skills with the ability to build and maintain stable partnerships.

• Familiarity with leading e-commerce or fresh food platforms is a strong advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Joey Lee | R1550634
EA: 23C1980