DINING INNOVATION ASIA-PACIFIC PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Procurement Manager in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 6,000 - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Vendor Selection: Research and evaluate potential suppliers for food quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Relationship Building: Maintain strong partnerships with farmers, distributors, and manufacturers.
• Performance Reviews: Audit supplier compliance regarding delivery times, invoice accuracy, and product freshness.

2. Cost Control & Negotiation

• Price Negotiation: Secure optimal contract terms, bulk discounts, and credit lines with vendors.
• Market Tracking: Monitor seasonal price fluctuations and harvest trends to anticipate shifts in food costs.
• Budget Tracking: Analyze procurement expenses against monthly kitchen budgets to maximize profitability.

3. Inventory & Order Management

• Order Processing: Generate and approve Purchase Orders (POs) based on daily stock levels and chef requests.
• Supply Chain Alignment: Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure ingredients arrive fresh and on schedule.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Resolve issues regarding late deliveries, damaged items, or incorrect quantities immediately.

4. Quality Assurance & Supply Chain Resilience

• Quality Auditing: Perform regular inspections on supplier goods to ensure strict food safety and freshness compliance.
• Alternative Mapping: Establish backup supplier channels for high-risk, volatile core ingredients to prevent menu shortages.
• Certifications Management: Verify vendor compliance regarding required dietary certifications (e.g., Organic, Halal, Allergen-free).

5. Research & Development (R&D) Innovation

• Trend Scouting: Monitor global and local food trends to identify unique flavors, ingredients, and novel concepts.
• Ingredient Optimization: Conduct continuous "Value Engineering" by finding higher-yield, cost-effective substitute ingredients.
• Recipe Collaboration: Work alongside the Chef to test new raw materials and refine menu formulations.
• Shelf-Life Improvement: Research alternative packaging and storage techniques to extend shelf life and minimize waste.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Food Cost Reduction: Target percentage savings achieved through value engineering and strategic vendor negotiation.
• R&D Pipeline Speed: Time taken to successfully source, test, and implement a new ingredient or menu concept.
• Kitchen Prep Time: Reduction in store-level food preparation times through clever R&D sourcing.
• Supplier Accuracy: Delivery fulfillment rates, freshness scores, and invoice compliance percentages.
• Waste Minimization: Percentage reduction in raw material kitchen waste due to improved ingredient yields or shelf-life extensions.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related hospitality field.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in F&B procurement, kitchen operations, or corporate R&D roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Inventory Management/ERP software and advanced Microsoft Excel (data sorting and cost analytics).
• Soft Skills: Superior negotiation, time management, and communication abilities to handle fast-paced kitchen emergencies.
• Core Competencies: Strong commercial negotiation skills combined with a deep understanding of food flavor profiles and kitchen yield mechanics.

We, at Dining Innovation Group will create a new type of enterprise by adding "unprecedented value" and " innovative experience" to Japanese soul food like Yakiniku, Yakitori, Ramen, udon noodle、soba noodle,and expand them quickly in both Japan and the rest of the world.

In Japan, we shall continue to evolve Japanese dining-out culture to a higher dimension. Internationally, we shall appropriately introduce the virtue of Japan and its culture.

Through this, we can enhance people's lives all over the world through Japanese food culture. That's the Dining Innovation mission. We are operating over 500 outlets in Japan and around the world.