Executive/Senior Executive - Purchasing

Purchasing Executive/Senior researches worldwide suppliers, basic sourcing suppliers in China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan on the pricing of the raw materials, products, and services required for our operations, and managing the shipping and logistics processes.

Negotiate with vendors, research potential vendors, develop new vendor relationships, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, track orders and shipments to ensure timely delivery, and attend industry trade shows.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform sourcing, price negotiation, contract management, project management, and tender management to ensure the timely and efficient procurement of materials.
• To research potential products in the food and beverage industry, contract vendors and overseas suppliers.
• Able to perform the job function of the purchasing department with minimal supervision
• Conduct strategic negotiations with vendors/suppliers and multi-sourcing activities to minimize costs.
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing with the Supplier
• Dealing with overseas suppliers in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and worldwide
• Sourcing new products, maintaining shipping budget and cost.
• Review the quality of purchased products:
• Sourcing, evaluating, comparing, and negotiating prices to obtain the ideal supply options.

Shipping Support:

• Monitor shipments to ensure they meet deadlines.
• Assist in preparing documents such as the custom forms for declarations, packing lists, and invoices and maintain the necessary documents, if required.
• Handles and coordinates the logistics for import port & arrival by truck, including liaising with forwarders.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a diploma and a BSc in business administration/ business studies, procurement and supply management, and supply chain-related fields.
• Min above 3 years of work experience or similar role Food.
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing skills, liaising with suppliers
• Solid Analytical Skills & Negotiation skills and good Maths
• On-the-job training will be provided support.
• Language proficiency in English and Mandarin
• Full-time positions are available immediately

Benefits:

• Opportunity to climb the corporate ladder in the future
• Training and certification sponsored by the company
• Medical & Health benefit package
• Kanika’s Cafe enjoys a staff discount
• Kanika’s Frozen Foods purchase staff discount
• Rewards and recognition
• Long Service Award, Best Performer Award
• Company Culture and Values
• Friendly Working Environment