ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROCUREMENT & OPERATIONS - DAIRY DIVISION

Key Responsibilities

Procurement

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for dairy raw materials and related products to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and maintain long-term vendor partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and risks to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and sustainability standards.

Operations

• Oversee daily operations and supply chain activities within the dairy business, ensuring smooth end-to-end processes from procurement to delivery.
• Work closely with production, quality assurance, logistics, and finance teams to align operational priorities with business needs.
• Track and optimize inventory levels to balance supply reliability and cost efficiency.
• Support planning, forecasting, and operational reporting to management.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, cost savings, and service levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement & Operations, preferably in the FMCG or dairy/food industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a passion for delivering results and driving efficiencies.