Planning & Procurement (Assistant Manager)

at  Morgan Philips Singapore Pte Ltd

My client - a well known brand within the food industry is looking for a Planning & Procurement (Assistant Manager) to be part of their team. This will be an exciting role for someone that is looking to progress to a larger role in time to come.
The Assistant Procurement Manager will lead the procurement activities while working closely with both external & internal parties to meet the needs of the business and help drive profitable growth. He/she will develop strategies to meet company needs and lead to growth.
Office Location: West
5 days work week in office

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chains, Business, or a related field required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in purchasing, ideally in FMCG, most preferably food sourcing/purchasing. Experience handling Meat and Diary imports will be advantageous

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven track record of managing a significant cost of goods with strong motivation to deliver cost savings
• Excellent in guiding mentoring team members to achieve accuracy in forecasts & inventory management
• Strong leader with good decision-making and the ability to multitask
• A proven track record of collaboration (cross-functional) and delivering results as a team contributor & coach
• Strong business acumen, open-minded approach, and ability to effectively manage relationships throughout the organization and supplier relationship management skills