Supplier Management Executive (Buying)

PET LOVERS CENTRE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet products company in Singapore is seeking a candidate to oversee brand sales and manage supplier relationships with a focus on products from international suppliers. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in procurement within the FMCG sector and excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include conducting meetings with suppliers, organizing training, and collaborating with marketing on product launches. We offer a conducive work environment with a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Business Management / Administration, Commerce or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in procurement within FMCG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee brand sales KPI and product categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and pricing strategies.
• Organize training sessions and supplier meetings.
• Coordinate with marketing for product launches.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Customer-oriented

Education

Diploma in Business Management / Administration, Commerce

Job description

Role Summary

This role entails the oversight of brand sales KPI and category management within Singapore. It involves managing relationships with suppliers located overseas, specifically in China, Europe, and the USA. There will be regular meetings, both online and face-to-face. This includes facilitating training sessions, coordinating meetings, and hosting lunches for visiting suppliers in Singapore.

Role Description

• Primary responsibility is to manage supplier brands originating from China, Europe, and the USA, overseeing their sales and product categories including dry food, wet food, treats, toys and accessories. Have continual collaboration with suppliers on new product introductions and product discontinuations to accommodate new products.
• Competitive price checks are essential to ensure our pricing remains competitive in the market.
• Regular meetings online and offline to update suppliers on sales performance, fostering strong relationships.
• Organize training sessions and meetings, as well as hosting supplier lunches when they are in Singapore.
• Gather marketing assets from suppliers for website uploads.
• Planning promotions to clear existing inventory.
• Coordinating with Marketing for digital product launches.
• Monitoring franchise costs in Singapore to adhere to predefined percentages, and sharing new products with Malaysia corporate stores and overseas franchise teams.
• Collate orders from these regions and liaise with planners accordingly.
• Any other ad‑hoc duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• Min. Diploma in Business Management / Administration, Commerce or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in procurement of buying activities within the FMCG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word - VLOOKUP & Pivot tables, PowerPoint).
• Must demonstrate the capability to conduct meetings with suppliers independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly customer‑oriented, motivated and results‑oriented.
• Resourceful and problem solver, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player and ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Highlights

• 🗓️ 5 days work week (Monday - Friday)
• 🕗 Office Hours
• 📍 Work Location: 7 Toh Tuck Link, Singapore 596227

⭐ If you are interested, please apply via our career website: https://plc.applyourjobs.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.