Procurement Manager (F&B Catering Operations)

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