Procurement Raw Material Development Coordinator

This position is responsible for sourcing raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability, quality, and compliance. This role works closely with R&D, QA, and Production teams to support product development, mitigate supply risks, and maintain up-to-date supplier and material standards.

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Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify new raw materials in line with R&D / Product Development requirements.
• Proactively identify alternative raw materials to mitigate risks related to supply shortages or significant price increases.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new and alternative suppliers to ensure a reliable and competitive supply base.
• Handle quality-related issues, including product quality concerns, production findings, and other material-related problems, in coordination with QA and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the registration and onboarding process of new raw materials and suppliers, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with the QA team to conduct annual supplier audits.
• Maintain and update raw material (RM) standardization data in the purchasing database/drive.
• Communicate any updates or changes in material specifications or standards to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Request and ensure the completeness and validity of all supplier documentation, including Halal certificates, external lab test reports, certifications, legal documents, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers to request shelf-life extensions, including obtaining official supporting letters, and follow up with internal R&D for approval decisions.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in any major.
• At least 5 years of working experience in Purchasing Development / Supplier Development from FMCG industry or food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of supplier development processes, quality evaluation, and raw material (RM) supplier audits.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Mandarin is a plus).
• Good understanding of quality standards, certifications (e.g., Halal), and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates a good work attitude, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Possesses strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
• Willing to be placed in Pantai Indah Kapuk.