Procurenment Manager

LIHANG EMPLOYMENT AGENCY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LIHANG EMPLOYMENT AGENCY is seeking a Procurement Manager for a global sourcing role in the Food & Beverage sector. You will oversee supplier onboarding, price negotiations, and contract terms to secure reliable, high-quality fresh produce from diverse regions.

Responsibilities include coordinating with logistics for cold chain integrity, complying with import requirements, and planning inventory at the Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre to meet demand and minimize waste.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing global suppliers and evaluating new growers/exporters across multiple regions.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, payment terms, volumes and quality SLAs.
• Strong planning for inventory, demand and cold chain requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard international growers and exporters to ensure a steady supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Lead price discussions, negotiate contracts, payment terms and shipment volumes.
• Coordinate with logistics partners to maintain temperature-controlled cold chain during transit.

Skills

Sourcing & supplier selection

Contract negotiation

Inventory planning

Job description

Job Scope for Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Industry: Food & Beverage / Wholesale Produce (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables)

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Global Supplier Sourcing & Selection: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable international growers, farms, and exporters across South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Southeast Asia to ensure a steady supply of premium fresh fruits and vegetables. [1, 2]
• Price & Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, shipment volumes, and quality SLAs (Service Level Agreements) to maximize cost-efficiency and profitability. [1, 2]
• Supply Chain & Cold Chain Management: Coordinate closely with logistics partners, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to manage import timelines, ensuring strict temperature-controlled cold chain standards are maintained during transit to protect produce freshness.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Oversee compliance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) import regulations and ensure all procured items meet internal quality, food safety, and grading benchmarks.
• Market Intelligence & Price Forecasting: Monitor global crop cycles, weather patterns, and seasonal availability to anticipate price fluctuations, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and secure early volume allocations. [1, 2]
• Inventory Control & Demand Planning: Collaborate with the warehouse and sales operations teams at the Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre to forecast demand, prevent overstocking/wastage, and optimize stock rotation for highly perishable inventory. [1, 2]
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Cultivate long-term relationships with strategic vendors and perform periodic performance audits based on quality consistency, delivery reliability, and responsiveness. [1, 2]
• Procurement Documentation: Manage and review essential import/export and purchasing documentation, including Purchase Orders (PO), Bills of Lading (BL), Phytosanitary Certificates, and invoice reconciliations.