F&B PURCHASING MANAGER - Islandwide, SG

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Overview :

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services to support both manufacturing and food & beverage operations. This role ensures cost efficiency, supplier reliability, quality compliance, and timely delivery to sustain continuous production and business growth.

Key Responsibilities :

Procurement Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production, sales, and operational forecasts.

Manage budgets, purchasing policies, and cost-control initiatives across multiple business units.

Supplier Sourcing & Management

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, food ingredients, packaging, kitchen equipment, and services.

Build long-term supplier relationships and monitor performance in terms of price, quality, and delivery.

Cost & Contract Negotiation

Drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring product quality and sustainability.

Negotiate contracts, terms, and payment structures to minimize risks and optimize value.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess holding costs.

Coordinate closely with production, operations, warehouse, and logistics teams for smooth supply chain management.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, SFA regulations) and manufacturing quality requirements.

Conduct regular supplier audits and quality checks.

Team Leadership & Reporting

Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team across manufacturing and F&B operations.

Provide regular reports on purchasing performance, market trends, and cost analysis to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills :

• 3–8 years’ experience in procurement, with exposure to both manufacturing and / or F&B industries.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, food ingredients, and equipment sourcing.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain best practices.

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation

Ingredients

Inventory

ERP

ISO

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Strategy

Raw Materials

Procurement

Vendor Management

Packaging

Audits

Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing

Sourcing