Strategic Sourcing & Product Development (Food)

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

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is partnering with a leading FMCG/retail client to recruit a Product Manager responsible for end-to-end lifecycle of strategic house brands. You will own concepts from supplier identification and cost negotiations through production, shipping, and nationwide retail launch.

You will run sourcing tenders, build clean-sheet cost models, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate with Food Safety, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, high-quality products and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with a strong background in FMCG or retail, preferably in food.
• Experience running sourcing tenders and cost analysis; understanding of supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept and sourcing to production and nationwide launch.
• Execute sourcing tenders and build bottom-up cost models to negotiate terms on pricing, volume, logistics, and quality.
• Serve as the central link between Food Safety, Marketing and Supply Chain to translate requirements into specs.
• Cultivate long-term supplier partnerships through business reviews and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory forecasts, analyze market trends and plan promotions to drive sales.

Skills

Product management

Sourcing tenders

Cost analysis

Supply chain awareness

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's 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.

• 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.