Atomic Recruitment SEA Hiring! Full Time Procurement Manager (FnB) - Johor in Johor - Ricebowl

Procurement Manager / Assistant Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: Malaysia

Industry: Food Manufacturing / Food Ingredients

Employment Type: Full Time

Level: Manager / Assistant Manager

Function: Procurement / Supply Chain

Role Overview

Our client is an established global food manufacturing company specialising in food ingredients and value-added food products.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager / Assistant Manager to lead the overall procurement function, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing, supply continuity, supplier performance and effective cost management.

This role will work closely with Production, Planning, QA, R&D, Finance and other cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available to support business and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing plans based on production and business requirements.
• Source, evaluate and onboard new suppliers and alternative materials.
• Monitor raw material markets, pricing trends and supply conditions to support purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance and service levels.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and procurement optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure continuity of supply and proactively manage supplier and material risks.
• Develop alternative suppliers for critical/key materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company SOPs, policies and documentation requirements.
• Lead and support the procurement team in achieving KPIs, cost-saving and operational targets.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, QA, R&D, Finance and other departments.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide regular updates to Management.
• Perform other procurement-related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of procurement/supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong understanding of:
• Raw material procurement
• Supplier management
• Inventory management
• Supply planning
• Cost management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Candidates with procurement experience within food manufacturing, food ingredients, FMCG, chemicals, consumer products or other process/manufacturing environments would be particularly relevant.