Assistant Procurement Manager

1-Group is seeking a proactive and commercially driven Assistant Procurement Manager to support and oversee procurement activities across the Group's portfolio of F&B outlets and businesses.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the timely sourcing and purchasing of quality products and services at competitive prices. The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier management, cost optimisation, inventory planning, procurement compliance, and improving overall purchasing efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all procurement activities across the Group, ensuring efficient, timely and cost-effective purchasing operations.
• Source, evaluate and recommend suppliers based on quality, pricing, reliability and service standards.
• Obtain and analyse quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers where appropriate.
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying potential new vendors and sourcing opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, product availability and price fluctuations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review purchase requirements and ensure timely processing of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Work closely with outlet operations, kitchen teams and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements and forecast demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing patterns to minimise wastage, shortages and overstocking.
• Assist in contract negotiations, supplier agreements and renewal processes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, pricing information and documentation.
• Prepare procurement reports, cost analysis and supplier performance evaluations for management review.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist in resolving supplier, delivery, pricing or product-related issues in a timely manner.
• Support and guide junior procurement or administrative team members where required.
• Perform other procurement-related duties and projects as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management, preferably within the F&B, hospitality or retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management and purchasing best practices.
• Experience in sourcing, quotation analysis, price negotiation and cost management.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing, cost and procurement data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and familiar with procurement or inventory management systems.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in a multi-outlet or fast-paced environment will be an advantage.