Location: The JTC Summit, 8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #18-06,Singapore 609434

Salary: SGD 5,000–1,0000/month + performance bonus |

Senior Meat Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Foodmax | Singapore | On-site | Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level | Job Function: Purchasing, Supply Chain | Industry: Food and Beverage Services

About Foodmax

Foodmax is a technology-driven fresh food supply chain platform in Singapore that provides smart operating solutions for the F&B industry. We aim to make fresh food sourcing more efficient, reliable and transparent for businesses across Singapore.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Meat Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to own our self-operated meat category. You will buy directly from suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia, China and other meat-exporting countries approved to supply Singapore, and Foodmax will sell the products through its own channels. Your goal is to build a competitive, reliable and resilient meat supply base that drives category sales and margin.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy

Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for meat, covering beef, pork, poultry, lamb and processed meat in both chilled and frozen formats.
Define the category assortment, price tiers, core SKUs and country-of-origin mix. Own the category's sales, margin and profitability targets.

Procurement & Cost Management

Lead product selection, sourcing, price benchmarking, negotiation, purchase orders, inbound and payment-term management for all meat SKUs.
Reduce costs through annual or quarterly supply agreements, price locks and volume consolidation, while keeping quality and supply consistent.

Local & International Sourcing

Use Singapore's network of importers, wholesalers, distributors, processors and cold-store operators.
Develop supply from Malaysia, China and other meat-rich countries approved to export to Singapore, such as Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, the USA, Thailand and Europe.
Pursue direct sourcing from origin where it makes sense, to cut out intermediaries and lower costs.

Supply Continuity

Keep multiple suppliers and countries of origin for critical and high-volume SKUs, with backup suppliers in place to reduce dependency on any single source.
Respond quickly to stock-outs, shortages or demand spikes by activating alternative suppliers, substitute products or different origins.
Identify supply risks early, such as disease outbreaks, export restrictions, trade policy changes and logistics disruptions, and prepare contingency plans.

Supplier Management & Compliance

Evaluate, negotiate with and onboard new suppliers. Assess price, quality, specifications, capacity, lead time, credentials and regulatory compliance, including SFA-accredited sources and establishments, import permits, health certificates and Halal certification.
Set up supplier tiering and performance review frameworks to keep improving the supplier portfolio.

Market Intelligence & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Monitor meat market trends in Singapore and in key origins, including pricing, seasonality, exchange rates and origin shifts, to inform buying and pricing decisions.
Work closely with the Sales, Warehouse, Operations and Finance teams on demand forecasts, inventory and replenishment planning to minimise stock-outs, overstocking, expiry and wastage.
Design cold-chain warehousing and distribution solutions for chilled and frozen products to protect quality and food safety.
Mentor junior buyers and build standard operating procedures (SOPs) for meat procurement.

Requirements

At least 8 years of hands-on experience in meat procurement or sourcing, including at least 3 years owning a category or managing key supplier relationships.
An established meat supplier network in Singapore, such as importers, wholesalers, distributors, processors and cold-store operators.
Sourcing connections in Malaysia, China or other meat-exporting countries, such as overseas plants, abattoirs, processors, exporters and traders, are highly preferred.
Solid knowledge of Singapore meat import regulations and food safety requirements, including SFA accreditation, import permits, health certificates, cold-chain standards and Halal certification.
A proven track record in urgent sourcing and in multi-source, multi-origin procurement.
In-depth knowledge of meat specifications, cuts, grades, quality standards, shelf life, seasonality, pricing trends and supply risks.
Familiar with end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier development, price negotiation, order management, payment terms and supplier performance management.
Strong commercial and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel or data analysis tools.
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive fresh food environment.
Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Malay is an advantage, as the role works closely with suppliers in Malaysia and China.

What We Offer

Ownership of a core category in a fast-growing fresh food business
Direct impact on sourcing strategy, cost and margin
Competitive remuneration package
A collaborative, results-driven team culture

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Suggested LinkedIn Skills: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Meat Industry, Supplier Management, Vendor Negotiation, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Cold Chain, Import/Export, Cost Reduction