Category Manager

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage sourcing for both food (trade) and non-food (non-trade) categories, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and reliable supply. This role will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support demand planning, manage suppliers, coordinate logistics, and ensure all purchases meet halal, safety, and compliance standards. You will play a key role in driving cost-saving initiatives, improving supplier performance, and ensuring smooth end-to-end supply flow.

If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoy balancing strategy with day-to-day execution, this could be the right opportunity for you.

A Day in Life:

• Plan and manage procurement for food and non-food items to ensure good quality, reliable supply, and cost efficiency.
• Forecast demand by reviewing sales data, promotions, and market trends to support smooth inventory planning.
• Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and ensure halal, safety, and quality compliance.
• Work closely with internal teams (Operations, Demand Planning, QA, Finance) to align purchasing with business needs and budget.
• Coordinate with logistics partners (4PL) on inbound delivery, cold-chain handling, warehousing, and distribution.
• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, legal requirements, and audit standards.
• Track supplier performance and procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives, manage contracts, and reduce supply chain risks.

Hot skills:

• Degree in F&B, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 5 years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in the F&B industry
• Knowledge of halal compliance and food safety is a plus
• Strong in costing, numbers & analysis
• Able to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent planning & organization
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A team player with solid interpersonal skills & work cross-functionally
• Project management experience is a plus
• Familiar with F&B supply chain and operations
• Willingness to travel across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak, and Singapore