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Procurement Manager

We Are Hiring: Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager
Industry: Food & Beverage / Restaurant Group

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee the company's overall procurement activities, including food ingredients, beverages, packaging, equipment, and operational supplies.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve competitive pricing and cost savings.
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
  • Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
  • Source new suppliers and alternative products to improve cost efficiency and supply reliability.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual terms with suppliers.
  • Monitor market prices, product availability, and industry trends.
  • Coordinate with restaurant operations, kitchen, finance, and management teams to understand purchasing requirements.
  • Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of essential items.
  • Establish and maintain purchasing procedures, approval processes, and procurement SOPs.
  • Review purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and supplier documentation.
  • Monitor procurement budgets and analyze purchasing costs and variances.
  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate purchasing records and timely supplier payments.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce food costs, wastage, and unnecessary purchasing expenses.
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant Singapore regulations.
  • Prepare regular procurement reports and provide recommendations to management.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in the F&B, hospitality, food distribution, or retail industry.
  • Previous experience managing food and beverage procurement is highly preferred.
  • Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Good understanding of food ingredients, packaging materials, and restaurant operational supplies.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory management, and cost control.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple suppliers and purchasing requirements.
  • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
  • Candidates with Singapore F&B procurement experience will have an advantage.

Key Skills

Supplier Management | Cost Control | Negotiation | Sourcing | Inventory Management | Procurement Planning | Market Analysis | Contract Management

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
  • Career development and promotion opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with a growing F&B group.
  • Professional and supportive working environment.
  • Performance-based salary review and career progression.

Career Progression

Purchasing Executive → Senior Procurement Executive → Procurement Manager → Senior Procurement Manager → Procurement Director / Operations Director

If you have strong procurement experience and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of purchasing operations in a growing F&B business, we welcome you to join our team.

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