SENIOR VEGETABLE SOURCING & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Description
About the Company
Our client is a B2B Food Supply Chain Company providing sourcing and distribution solutions to restaurants, caterers, central kitchens and other F&B businesses across Singapore.
Through its integrated procurement network and digital platform, the company aims to make food sourcing more efficient, reliable and accessible.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Vegetable Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to manage and develop its fresh vegetable category.
You will oversee two key sourcing channels: direct procurement from farms, wholesalers and importers, as well as identifying and onboarding third-party suppliers onto the company's digital platform.
Your main objectives are to ensure consistent product availability, competitive pricing, high product quality and strong supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
Vegetable Sourcing & Supply Management
Source fresh vegetables from local and overseas farms, wholesalers and importers.
Develop and maintain a diversified supplier network across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China and other sourcing markets.
Monitor daily stock levels and proactively prevent product shortages.
Manage product assortment and seasonal sourcing requirements.
Coordinate with Warehouse teams on stock replenishment, storage and FIFO inventory rotation to minimize spoilage.
Pricing & Cost Management
Conduct regular price benchmarking against wholesale markets and competing suppliers.
Negotiate competitive purchase prices, payment terms and volume commitments.
Analyze landed costs, including purchasing, freight, handling and wastage.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and product margins.
Provide pricing recommendations based on market movements and cost analysis.
Product Quality & Food Safety
Establish product specifications covering vegetable grades, sizes, freshness and packaging.
Conduct incoming goods inspections and monitor supplier quality.
Address product discrepancies and quality issues with suppliers.
Ensure sourced products comply with applicable SFA food safety requirements.
Monitor product shelf life and minimize spoilage and wastage.
Supplier Marketplace Development
Identify and onboard suitable third-party vegetable suppliers onto the company's digital platform.
Assess suppliers based on product range, pricing, delivery capacity and quality standards.
Guide suppliers through onboarding, product listing and platform requirements.
Monitor supplier performance, including fulfilment rates, product defects and response times.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and recommend improvements.
Reporting & Demand Planning
Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing agreements and purchase orders.
Analyze platform sales data to forecast demand and optimise purchasing.
Prepare weekly reports covering stock availability, margins, supplier performance and market pricing.
Work with internal teams to improve inventory planning and procurement efficiency.
Requirements
Minimum 3–5 years of vegetable sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in Singapore's wholesale, distribution or B2B food supply industry.
Familiarity with Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, its suppliers and market pricing.
Established network of vegetable suppliers across at least two major sourcing markets.
Strong supplier negotiation and cost management skills.
Hands-on and comfortable with early-morning wholesale market visits, warehouse inspections and supplier meetings.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, with the ability to analyze costs, margins and supplier performance.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Mandarin proficiency will be a strong advantage, particularly when dealing with overseas suppliers.
Knowledge of cold-chain logistics, fresh produce shelf life and SFA food safety requirements will be advantageous.
Experience with B2B e-commerce platforms, supplier marketplaces or ERP systems is an advantage.