Procurement Manager

About the role

A Singapore-based multinational food and beverage company, which produces and distributes instant beverages such as coffee mixes and non-dairy creamers, is hiring a Procurement Manager through its recruiter Avomind. The workplace is on site in Pasir Gudang, within the External - Operations department.

Key responsibilities

• Purchasing and sourcing: develop the purchasing plan based on production needs, source and evaluate new suppliers and alternative materials, and monitor market trends and raw material prices.
• Supplier and cost management: manage supplier relationships and performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, ensure supply continuity and manage supply risks, and develop alternative suppliers for key materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs and documentation requirements.
• Lead the procurement team to meet departmental KPIs, cost-saving and operational targets.
• Work closely with Planner, Production, QA, R&D, Finance and other departments.
• Prepare procurement reports and update management.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Understanding of raw materials purchasing, inventory management and supply planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, with good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.