Senior Meat Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
Core
Own the self-operated meat category (beef, pork, poultry, lamb, processed) by building a competitive, reliable, and resilient supply base to drive sales and margin for a fresh food supply chain platform.
Role type
Senior meat sourcing and procurement specialist
Builds
Chilled and frozen meat products for Foodmax's own sales channels
Domain
Food and Beverage Services / Meat Supply Chain
Required skills
Category strategy, supplier negotiation, cost management, supply continuity planning, supplier compliance assessment, market intelligence, cold-chain logistics, mentorship, data analysis
Preferred skills
Established supplier network in Singapore, Malaysia, China, and other export countries, knowledge of meat specifications and grades, Mandarin or Malay language proficiency
Technologies
Excel, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategy for meat categories; lead product selection, price benchmarking, and negotiation; manage supply continuity and risk mitigation; evaluate and onboard suppliers ensuring regulatory compliance; monitor market trends and collaborate on demand forecasting; mentor junior buyers and build SOPs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC