Sales & Purchasing Manager

LKK FOOD TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LKK FOOD TRADING PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on Sales & Purchasing professional in Singapore to grow sales, secure suppliers, and manage stock, pricing and customer relations.

You will liaise with restaurants, cafes and foodservice businesses, negotiate terms, prepare quotes and contribute to procurement planning in a fast-paced SME environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, purchasing, procurement or business development.
• Experience in F&B, foodservice, wholesale or distribution is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Able to source products and negotiate confidently with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales with new and existing customers in the F&B industry.
• Identify and approach potential customers including restaurants, cafes, caterers, food stalls and other foodservice businesses.
• Maintain good relationships with existing customers and follow up on their requirements.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and follow up on sales enquiries and orders.
• Introduce and promote new and existing products to customers.
• Monitor sales performance, customer buying patterns and market opportunities.
• Work towards achieving company sales targets and business growth objectives.
• Handle customer feedback and assist in resolving sales-related matters.

Skills

Sales experience

Procurement

Business development

Negotiation

Customer relationship

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and grow sales with new and existing customers in the F&B industry.
• Identify and approach potential customers including restaurants, cafes, caterers, food stalls, central kitchens and other foodservice businesses.
• Maintain good working relationships with existing customers and follow up on their requirements.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and follow up on sales enquiries and orders.
• Introduce and promote new and existing products to customers.
• Monitor sales performance, customer buying patterns and market opportunities.
• Work towards achieving company sales targets and business growth objectives.
• Handle customer feedback and assist in resolving sales-related matters.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Source and evaluate suitable local and overseas suppliers and products.
• Negotiate purchasing prices, payment terms, MOQs and other commercial terms with suppliers.
• Prepare and coordinate purchase orders and follow up on incoming shipments or deliveries.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure reliable supply of products.
• Compare supplier pricing and continuously look for opportunities to improve purchasing costs and margins.
• Monitor product costs and recommend selling price adjustments when necessary.
• Source new products according to market demand and customer requirements.

Inventory & Planning

• Monitor inventory levels and plan purchases based on sales movement and stock requirements.
• Ensure sufficient stock is maintained while avoiding excessive or slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate closely with the warehouse and operations team on stock availability and incoming goods.
• Review fast-moving, slow-moving and ageing stocks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Assist with sales forecasting and purchasing planning.

Management & Administration

• Maintain accurate sales, purchasing and supplier records.
• Prepare periodic sales, purchasing and stock reports for management.
• Work closely with management, warehouse, logistics and administrative teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist management in product pricing, promotions and business development strategies.
• Perform other sales, purchasing or operational duties as required by the company.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in sales, purchasing, procurement or business development.
• Experience in the F&B, foodservice, wholesale or distribution industry will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Able to source products and negotiate confidently with suppliers.
• Commercially minded with a good understanding of pricing, cost and profit margins.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of sales and purchasing responsibilities.
• Good organisational and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and email.
• Bilingual communication skills will be an advantage for dealing with different customers and suppliers.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands‑on, resourceful and commercially driven. The ideal candidate should be comfortable developing customers on the sales side while also managing suppliers, purchasing costs and stock requirements on the purchasing side.

This position is suitable for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the business process from sourcing the right products at the right cost to successfully selling them to customers.