The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the supply chain operations of the company. This includes managing procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution to ensure that products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the full spectrum of purchasing activities, including developing and implementing strategies and plans, identifying and selecting new vendors/ suppliers, evaluating price quotations and product specifications, negotiating contracts and agreements, managing existing vendors/ suppliers, and analyzing purchasing efficiency and identifying areas of improvement.
Constantly review the range of purchases to identify new opportunities and substitutions, and to drive through savings for the business.
Report purchasing savings, logistics costs and compliance whilst also maintaining the APL and net product cost files.
Work closely with business units to understand their requirements and quality standards.
Develop and maintain close partnerships with authorized vendors/ suppliers and internal clients.
Keep abreast of new vendors/ products and price changes to adjust procurement plans.
Monitor and evaluate vendors/ suppliers’ performance and price quotations.
Supervise a team of purchasing professionals in handling day-to-day operations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising Management or other related disciplines.
5 to 8 years of relevant working experience as Supply Chain Manager preferably in F&B industry, with at least 4 years at management level.
Experience of broader aspects of supply chain management.
Strong knowledge of market trends and passionate about sourcing food items.
Self-motivated, independent, passion for leading and motivating a team and able to work under pressure are essential.
Ability to visualize strategic objectives and drive performance of individuals.
Strong communication, organization, negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
Proficiency in written and spoken in English.