Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, pricing, and supply chain efficiency under the guidance of the Product Development and Purchasing Manager.
- Assist in evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating terms, and establishing strong partnerships with key suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, and service level agreements.
- Stay informed about industry trends and market dynamics, helping to identify potential supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Handle day to day operations for purchasing, new product sourcing and/ or supplier quality management.
- Invite quotations, verify and complete purchase requisitions for approval.
- Negotiable and maintain good relationships with all suppliers to obtain best pricing.
- Maintain and review from time to time an efficient and effective supplier base that best supports the business and operational requirements.
- Ensure cost-effective products and services are provided to the business with consistent quality
- Prepare and follow up purchase orders and expedite delivery
- Check quality of incoming goods upon receiving regularly and assist in ensuring all products meet regulatory requirements and adhere to industry standards.
- Review monthly orders and consumption
- Reconcile and analyse all orders and ensure optimal inventory and operational requirements
- Analyse past and future inventory demand volumes, inventory trends and make forecast to minimize wastages or surplus
- Ensure discrepancies in purchases, purchase orders and invoices are reconciled within the month
Requirement:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the F&B industry.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong skills in sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Ability to communicate in multiple languages will be an added advantage.
Demonstrates a positive working attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn.
Work Location: Bedok Food City, 1550 Bedok North Ave 4, #02-12, Singapore 489950
