Junior Purchasing Manager

SILESIA FLAVOURS SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE LTD

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect supplies.

  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

  • Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in the ERP system.

  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

  • Source alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks.

  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.

  • Work with QA to ensure purchased materials meet quality and food safety requirements.

  • Track market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.

  • Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.

  • Prepare procurement reports, price comparisons, and purchasing analysis.

  • Support audits by maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • 3 - 5 years of purchasing experience in food, flavour, fragrance, ingredients, FMCG, or manufacturing.

  • Experience purchasing raw materials and packaging materials in a manufacturing environment.

  • ERP experience (SAP preferred).

Skills

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management.

  • Familiarity with food safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, or FSSC 22000.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.