Job Description
- Oversee all activities in raw materials (mainly food items ) purchasing activities planning and implementation, namely budgeting, materials sourcing, price and terms negotiation, test arrangement, vendors assessment and all related logistics of different categories. - Prepare and control expenses within annual purchasing budget for all materials by implementing price review programs focused on key raw materials. - Take part in R&D in cost reduction issue by presenting cost analysis and purchase reports on key commodities on a monthly or quarterly or ad hoc basis. - Investigate and solve problems arising from purchased materials within a reasonable time frame and by the feasible method. - Lead significant negotiation with suppliers of key materials as per corporate requirements and constraints in group basis for optimization in price, quality and payment terms. - Work closely with internal interfaces in sourcing and qualifying new materials and new vendors. - Review existing purchasing procedures and related documents for improving processes efficiency and effectiveness. - Aware proactively of regulations, international trade compliance related to corporate purchasing issues. - Monitor daily operation of OEM suppliers and solve problems at ad hoc basis. - Occasional business trip to factories in China for inspection
Job Requirement
- Diploma or above in food/purchasing related disciplines. - 5 years of relevant experience of which at least 2 years at managerial level. Experience in china sourcing market and food industry is preferred. - Experience in leading a team is a must - Proficiency in both spoken and written English, Chinese and Mandarin. Conversational level in Japanese is needed. - Proficiency in using MS Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word & PowerPoint). Familiar with ERP system operation such as NAVISION for data analysis and report preparations. - Analytical, detail-oriented and sensitive in figures & commodities' price movement with excellent negotiation and communication skills. - Knowledge in food regulations and ISO series is an advantage. - Candidate with less experience can be considered as Manager.