Strategic Sourcing & Product Development (Food)

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking an experienced Product Manager to drive the end-to-end lifecycle for strategic house brands in the FMCG sector. You will own supplier identification, cost negotiations, and successful cross-functional launches across nationwide retail channels.

The role involves leading sourcing tenders, building bottom-up cost models, and coordinating closely with Food Safety, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance and successful product introductions.

Qualifications

• FMCG/retail degree or related qualification with understanding of product development.
• Experience running sourcing tenders, cost analysis, and supply chain dynamics.
• Knowledge of cost drivers, quality control, and market trends.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Product Management: lead product development from concept to nationwide launch.
• Strategic Sourcing & Tenders: run tenders and build cost models to negotiate terms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: align Food Safety, Marketing, and Supply Chain on specs.
• Vendor Management: manage supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Commercial Optimisation: monitor forecasts and drive promotional planning.

Skills

Product lifecycle

Sourcing & Tendering

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor management

Cost negotiation

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Education

Degree in FMCG/retail

Job description

About the company

Our client is a prominent player in the retail and FMCG sector, recognised for its robust supply chain network and a rapidly expanding portfolio of high-quality, in-house brands.

About the job

You will drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for strategic house brands, taking ownership of everything from initial supplier identification and rigorous cost negotiations to successful cross-functional product launches.

About the company

Our client is a prominent player in the retail and FMCG sector, recognised for its robust supply chain network and a rapidly expanding portfolio of high-quality, in-house brands.

About the job

You will drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for strategic house brands, taking ownership of everything from initial supplier identification and rigorous cost negotiations to successful cross-functional product launches.

• End-to-End Product Management: Spearhead the full product development lifecycle, guiding consumer goods from initial concept and sourcing through to production, shipping, and nationwide retail launch.
• Strategic Sourcing & Tenders: Execute comprehensive sourcing tenders and build "clean sheet" bottom-up cost models to negotiate optimal terms on pricing, volume, logistics, and quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the central anchor between internal departments, including Food Safety, Marketing, and Supply Chain - translating commercial requirements into detailed product specifications and ensuring compliance.
• Vendor Management: Cultivate long‑term partnerships with suppliers through regular business reviews, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to strict service agreements.
• Commercial Optimisation: Monitor inventory forecasts, analyse market trends, and manage promotional planning to drive product sales and maximise market penetration.

Skills and experience required

• Degree qualified with a strong, proven background in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or retail industry, particularly within food category.
• Demonstrated expertise in running sourcing tenders, executing "clean sheet" cost analysis, and a solid grasp of supply chain dynamics, cost drivers, and product quality control.