ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

Position Overview

The Assistant Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement activities across Bakery and Confectionery categories. This role plays a critical part in driving cost efficiency, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and securing timely delivery of goods and services.

 The buyer works closely with R&D, QA, Operations and the Supply Chain team to maintain ingredient quality and meet food safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Leadership : Manage and oversee procurement activities across assigned categories, ensuring efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless procurement processes and effective communication.
• Compliance Assurance : Ensure strict adherence to corporate procurement policies, internal guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including FSSC standards.
• End-to-End Procurement : Lead the full procurement cycle, including vendor selection, scope definition, RFI/RFT/RFQ processes, and contract management.
• Vendor Negotiation : Negotiate transparently with vendors and contractors to secure best-value purchases while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Operational Oversight : Handle daily procurement operations such as contract renewals, catalog management, and vendor performance monitoring.
• Contract Management : Review, formalize, and manage contracts and SLAs in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compliance and performance.
• Purchase Validation Validate : Purchasing Requests/Orders (PR/PO) in line with the established Purchasing Approval Matrix.
• Policy & Standards Compliance : Ensure procurement practices align with corporate procurement policies and industry standards.
• Strategic Planning : Support Contribute to annual strategic planning through data analytics, reporting, and performance insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Food Science/Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience, including 3 years buying bakery or confectionery ingredients at a food manufacturer, bakery chain or ingredient supplier.
• Familiarity with commodity markets for wheat, sugar, cocoa, dairy and edible oils.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000/HACCP and SFA food import requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance standards and contract management practices.