Sourcing & Product Development Lead

NTUC FAIRPRICE CO-OPERATIVE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd. is seeking a Sourcing & Product Development Assistant Manager to own the full lifecycle of new products, from initial sourcing and sampling through to production, shipping and launch.

The role requires strong collaboration with internal teams to translate commercial requirements into precise specifications and to manage supplier relationships. With FMCG experience advantageous, the candidate will oversee tender processes, negotiate contracts and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline.
• FMCG experience is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills.
• Team player with ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Resourceful, problem solver and result oriented.
• Strong business acumen and data analytics skills.
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics, product specs, quality control, seasonality, cost drivers and volume fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of product development from sourcing and sampling to final production, shipping and launch.
• Define and translate commercial requirements into detailed product specifications.
• Identify potential new suppliers and manage sourcing negotiations.
• Prepare and execute sourcing tenders and analyze results to develop negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers focusing on volume, price, quality and logistics.
• Engage in regular supplier negotiations and reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Brand, Business Development, Food Safety, Inventory, Marketing and Operations to ensure alignment and launches.
• Monitor inventory levels and align forecasts with trade plans.
• Manage promotion planning to drive product sales and market penetration.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Data analytics

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd. is seeking a Sourcing & Product Development Assistant Manager to own the full lifecycle of new products, from initial sourcing and sampling through to production, shipping and launch.

The role requires strong collaboration with internal teams to translate commercial requirements into precise specifications and to manage supplier relationships. With FMCG experience advantageous, the candidate will oversee tender processes, negotiate contracts and drive continuous