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We are a rapidly growing regional food distribution company with a well-established presence. Backed by over 40 years of market history, we manage a diverse portfolio of premium international food brands. Following a recent regional acquisition, we are currently experiencing an accelerated phase of expansion , which includes an upcoming relocation to a new, modern warehouse facility to better support our scalable future growth. This is a newly created leadership role with high visibility and strategic impact, responsible for leading and transforming the purchasing function. Reporting directly to the General Manager , you will lead a regional team and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to transition procurement operations from traditional, manual tools into a scalable, data-driven, and technology-enabled framework.
Job Responsibility
Oversee the full purchasing life cycle for branded products and operational supplies across the region
Monitor inventory levels and implement robust replenishment strategies
Manage global supply chain dynamics including ocean/air freight, lead times, capacity constraints, and potential supply chain disruptions
Identify new sourcing opportunities to support the ongoing expansion of our international brand portfolio
Lead negotiations with global suppliers covering pricing, commercial terms, and service levels
Build long-term supplier partnerships and conduct regular performance evaluations
Drive procurement efficiency and planning accuracy by championing the optimisation of ERP tools and business intelligence systems
Establish standardised purchasing SOPs, governance frameworks, and approval processes
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on demand forecasting and promotional inventory
partner with Warehouse teams on storage constraints
and work with Finance on product costing and margin improvement initiatives
Ensure all procurement and import activities comply with food safety regulations, trade compliance, and local authority standards across both Malaysia and Singapore
Lead, mentor, and develop the regional purchasing team
Requirements
8–12+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management
Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, food distribution, or the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector is highly preferred
Strong capability in data-driven planning and familiarity with modern ERP systems or similar business tools
Proven experience managing and developing regional or multi-location teams
Strong supplier negotiation skills, absolute clarity on global logistics cost drivers, and knowledge of inventory planning and costing
What we offer
Competitive salary package
Regional exposure and career progression opportunities
Structured procurement environment with established processes