What you'll be doing
- Vendor Management & Reporting:
- Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and establish favorable terms.
- To source, negotiate, close order with supplier/manufacturer and expedite delivery.
- Support budgeting and spending analysis efforts.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Collaborate with Quality/R&D teams to address quality issues
- Evaluate product specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Understand ingredient functions and ensure quality compliance.
- Inventory & Demand Planning
- Analyze consumption patterns, forecast ingredient needs, and optimize stock levels to avoid shortages.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, production, finance, and logistics to align procurement strategy with business goals.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
i. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemical Science or related field preferred.
ii. Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Logistics, Business Admin or Engineering related field preferred.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Willing to commute / relocate to Puchong.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and database management.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and documentation.
- Possess analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude.
- Fluency in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. Knowledge or the ability to converse in Mandarin with multi dialect speaking ability (to deal with oversea suppliers) will be an advantage.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technologies.
