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A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships. The role entails strategic planning, supplier evaluation, and collaboration across departments to ensure effective operations and cost savings. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have significant experience in procurement and supplier management.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on and resourceful Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, inventory management, and supply chain planning for our growing FMCG business. This role involves around procurement strategy and policies, budget control and supplier relationship building. This is a strategic and operational role suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic, lean environment and is capable of building efficient procurement and planning processes from end to end.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Planning
Analyse inventory levels of products across different locations to determine future inventory demand and needs.
Identify and develop a network of suppliers for required goods and services, ensuring they meet company’s cost, quality, and delivery standards.
Conduct market research to understand product availability, technologies, pricing trends, and emerging suppliers to ensure company gain a competitive edge and reduce procurement costs.
Understand supplier capabilities, resources, and limitations to ensure sufficient production capacity and volume to meet sales requirements.
Develop annual procurement implementation plan and ensure alignment with company’s overall strategies and operational activities.
Supplier Management
Establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers, operate with integrity, and serve as the main contact person for resolving supplier related issues and disputes.
Evaluate suppliers’ performance periodically based on Supplier Performance Matrix and initiate discussion with suppliers to drive improvement program
Support Product Development Team to negotiate with Suppliers on pricing, terms, and conditions to secure the best possible value without compromising on quality or delivery timelines
Cross Departmental Collaboration
Support sales department to optimise inventory levels, prevent overstocking or shortages, and ensure procurement aligns with demand forecasts and emerging on-ground situations.
Work with manufacturing and logistics to ensure smooth flow and timely delivery of products.
Continuous Improvement Program
Suggest cost-saving initiatives based on cost analysis on products and services.
Evaluate how supplier factory processes can be enhanced based on feedback.
Review outcomes using available records and information to determine effectiveness of work processes and procedures.
Identify potential risks in supply chain and propose contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
Requirements:
Educational Background
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or similar discipline
At least 8 years of experience in procurement and proven track record of managing supplier relationships
Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and securing cost-effective deals while ensuring high quality of products and delivery standards
Strong analytical and negotiation skills, able to secure most suitable deals with sellers in company’s interests.
Good interpersonal and management skills.
Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle Netsuite
Experienced in Microsoft Excel for cost analysis, reporting, and data tracking
Ability to forecast, multitask, and work cross-functionally
Comfortable in both strategy and hands-on execution
Experience in wholesale trade, manufacturing, or retail industries is highly preferred.
What we offer:
Flat and agile working culture
Exposure to full supply chain and business operations
Opportunity to shape processes and drive tangible impact
We believe great companies are built by great people. At Sanz, you gain more than just a job — you join a purposeful, growth-driven, and rewarding career journey. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with confidence. Kindly provide current and expected package for faster processing of your application.
We thank you for your interest in Sanz.
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