Job Purpose
As a Procurement Manager, you will work closely with Management Team and the Directors to develop, lead and execute procurement strategies. Supports in market research, creating estimates and forecasts, and identify cost reduction strategies.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and ensure compliance of procurement policies and SOPs
- Responsible for the effective management and control of all procurement activities
- Ensure good and efficient support is provided by the procurement team for the different brands’ operations and purchasing requirements.
- Proactively source, select and negotiate third party services and suppliers according to the organizational requirements and expectations.
- Periodically benchmark commodity data and monitor prices by product and vendor to ensure competitiveness.
- Negotiate contracts, terms and conditions, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
- Work closely with suppliers, key stakeholders and functional team members to ensure uninterrupted supplies of materials and services.
- Periodic review of supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices.
- Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain or equivalent
- At least 5 years work experience in Supply Chain, preferably in the F&B industry
- Strong sourcing and negotiation skills
- Systematic and process driven
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work well with people at all levels
- A hands-on and result-oriented person
- Able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong supplier contacts within the industry would be a plus
