WY Tingkat Pte Ltd specializes in delivering high-quality, traditional home-cooked meals to busy households across the city of Singapore. Our company prides itself on upholding the rich culinary heritage of our local cuisine while meeting the evolving demands of our customers. We take pride in our rich culinary traditions and believe in providing fresh and wholesome food, every day.
The Purchasing Manager at WY Tingkat Pte Ltd is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's purchasing functions, ensuring that all products and services purchased meet the required quality standards and are cost-effective. This role plays a critical part in sourcing ingredients, equipment, and services necessary for the catering operations and contributes directly to the profitability and efficiency of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiate deals, contracts, and terms to ensure the best prices and quality for products.
- Manage the purchasing budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency and financial prudence.
- Monitor inventory levels, ensuring that stock levels are maintained optimally, thereby reducing wastage and ensuring availability.
- Collaborate with the kitchen and sales teams to predict the demand for ingredients and raw materials, ensuring timely and accurate purchasing.
- Ensure all purchased items meet the stringent quality standards including periodic visits to suppliers and random quality checks.
- Handle purchase orders, ensure timely deliveries, and manage any issues related to procurement.
- Prepare regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.
- Stay updated on market trends related to food products, prices, and suppliers to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Oversee the purchasing team and ensure that all processes and guidelines are followed accurately.
- Aim to source sustainable and local products whenever possible, reducing our carbon footprint and supporting local producers.
Requirements and skills:
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle complex contracts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using purchasing software and tools.
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Interested candidates are requested to send their resume and a brief cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.
