Job Description
Industry: F&B, Retail
The Procurement Manager oversees all procurement activities to ensure the sourcing of costeffective, high-quality goods and services. This role develops supplier strategy, negotiates contracts, ensures compliance with procurement standards, and collaborates with other departments to support operational needs and optimize costs.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing:
- Define and implement procurement strategy in alignment with business needs.
Identify reliable suppliers and evaluate based on quality, cost, delivery, and compliance. - Analyze market trends to anticipate supply risks and opportunities.
Supplier Management & Contract Negotiation:
- Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing structures. - Conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
Procurement Operations:
- Supervise the purchase requisition and approval process.
- Ensure timely and accurate procurement and delivery of goods.
- Manage procurement budgets and optimize cost-saving opportunities
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulations.
- Mitigate procurement risks by maintaining ethical and transparent practices.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Retail Manager, preferably in a bookstore, café, or lifestyle retail setting.
- Minimum 8 yrs and above with at least 1500 sqm flooring retail experience.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act): Implementing continuous improvement processes for business operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Passion for books, literature, and café culture.
- Financial acumen with experience in managing budgets, sales targets, and inventory.
- Proficiency in POS systems, inventory software, and basic Microsoft Office tools.
