Senior Procurement Executive / Assistant Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Senior Procurement Executive / Assistant Procurement Manager

• Source, negotiate, and purchase food and non-food items to support Central Kitchen operations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while driving cost reduction initiatives.

• Work closely with Production and QA teams to ensure product quality meets required specifications.

• Ensure stable and continuous supply of materials to avoid operational disruptions.

• Participate in vendor performance reviews and supplier evaluations.

• Analyze inventory levels and manage excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock.

• Conduct cost analysis and establish benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities.

• Generate purchase orders and maintain proper documentation and filing systems in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects by identifying operational, service, and process gaps, and highlighting training needs.

• Stay updated on market trends, pricing, and industry best practices.

• Perform ad-hoc duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.

• At least 3 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably within the F&B industry.

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly meticulous, process-driven, and demonstrates strong integrity.

• Creative and resourceful, with the ability to think innovatively to solve problems.

• Committed to quality, including food safety and customs compliance, with a strong customer-oriented mindset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Must be effectively bilingual, both spoken and written Mandarin and English to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.