Procurement Specialist

Oriental Coffee International – Puchong New Village

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing all ingredients, supplies, and equipment needed for restaurant operations. This role involves working closely with kitchen staff, management, and vendors to ensure that inventory levels are maintained, orders are placed on time, and the best prices are negotiated for quality goods. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the restaurant industry, and a keen eye for quality and cost management.

Job Responsibilities:

• To liaise with suppliers regarding updates and details of goods.
• Manage suppliers on quality issues and co-ordinate changes in material specification.
• Negotiate for advantageous terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc. to achieve and exceed cost-saving and margin improvement targets.
• Responsible for comparing the pricing from prospective suppliers, suggest and select the most cost-saving suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audit, drive supplier performance, develop and manage supplier agreements to achieve win-win situation between suppliers and company.
• To continually source, select sufficient and reliable suppliers for present and known future requirement.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are correctly matched to PO and DO.
• Oversee and ensure all invoices are approved by the relevant person and passed to accounts in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the preparation and process purchase order and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required by the management from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/supply chain or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years working experience with procurement.
• Strong computer skills required, to include Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, Excel, MS Access.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin (must be able to speak, read and write) and Bahasa Melayu.
• Independent, analytical and a persuasive negotiator.
• Applicants must possess own transport and willing to work at Puchong areas.

Why Join Us:

• We offer a 5-day work week.
• We give out performance bonus yearly.
• Staff purchase with discounted rates, given to those who wish to purchase company products.
• Free Parking at company building.
• Company-wide annual dinners will be held every year, as employee recognition award celebrations.
• You will have plenty of opportunity to grow as a pioneer in our industry.
• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.