Manager, Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Oversee & manage material availability at site to enable smooth production run including but not limited to timely arrival, in full quantity and first time right of quality.
• Periodic review with production and planning team on material movement trend, forecast accuracy, holding stock optimization.
• Lead improvement plan with vendor and stakeholders on timely arrival, quality non conformance.
• Collaborate with project team in new product development and facilitate new material arrival in time for launch.
• Develop and implement new way of working that improves efficiency, analyzing data to make informed decisions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate problem solving methodologies and collaborate with cross functional teams to improve current practice.
• Proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders to maximize productivity and achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and support team member in enhancing procurement skill (coaching, guidance).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, finance, economics, business administration or relevant field of study.
• Minimum 3-5 years of managerial role in procurement and supply chain, preferably FMCG in food manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical skill in Microsoft excel, power point and SAP tool.
• Able to thrive in fast pace and rapid changing environment,
• Confident, self starter and positive mindset and able to engage with senior stakeholders,
• Experience in FMCG Supply chain management and extensive operational knowledge will be highly valued,
• Well versed in Mandarin, English and Malay.