Head of Supply Chain & Procurement (F&B Retail)

Head of Supply Chain and Procurement (F&B Retail) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Supply Chain and Procurement within the food and beverage sector. This pivotal role is perfect for someone who thrives on building collaborative relationships, optimising processes, and ensuring seamless operations across procurement, inventory, logistics, and compliance.

• Play a key role in shaping procurement strategies that support both operational efficiency and long-term growth objectives within a respected food and beverage brand.

What you'll do:

As Head of Supply Chain and Procurement Food and Beverage you will be entrusted with end-to-end responsibility for developing strategic procurement frameworks that underpin the company’s operational effectiveness.

• Develop comprehensive procurement strategies that align with the company’s operational goals as well as future expansion plans within the food and beverage industry.
• Oversee all sourcing activities by ensuring purchases are made exclusively from approved suppliers on the Master Supplier List to maintain consistency and quality.
• Lead supplier selection processes including negotiation, onboarding, performance evaluation, and relationship management to foster dependable partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with Central Kitchen, Café Operations, and Finance teams to synchronise procurement plans with demand forecasts, seasonal trends, and menu changes.
• Establish par levels and reorder thresholds that reflect outlet needs while supporting central kitchen production requirements for efficient stock management.
• Monitor stock levels across central kitchen, warehouse, and café outlets while implementing protocols for stock movement, regular stock takes, wastage reporting, and expiry tracking.
• Enforce robust procurement processes via digital systems covering purchase requisitions, orders, goods receiving notes, delivery orders, supplier invoices, data hygiene practices, approval workflows, and reporting functions.
• Manage logistics schedules by optimising route planning between central kitchen, warehouse, and café locations while ensuring cold chain integrity for timely deliveries.

What you bring:

You will bring a wealth of experience from previous roles managing complex supply chains or procurement functions within the food service or FMCG sectors.

• Extensive experience in supply chain management or procurement roles within the food and beverage sector or similar fast-moving consumer goods environments.
• Strong background in supplier management including selection processes, contract negotiation skills, onboarding procedures, performance evaluation techniques, and relationship building.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis methodologies coupled with experience running competitive bidding exercises to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles including setting par levels, monitoring stock movements across multiple locations (central kitchens/warehouses/outlets), conducting regular stock takes/wastage reporting/expiry tracking.
• Hands-on experience implementing digital inventory tracking solutions such as QR-based systems for enhanced accuracy in documentation across supply points.
• Familiarity with enforcing structured procurement processes using digital tools covering requisitions/orders/goods receiving/delivery/supplier invoicing/data hygiene/reporting/approval workflows.
• Comprehensive knowledge of logistics planning including route optimisation/cold chain management/vehicle scheduling/distribution network oversight between production sites/outlets/warehouses.
• Commitment to upholding quality assurance standards by collaborating effectively with QA teams on supplier compliance issues/audit documentation/rejection procedures/regulatory adherence (especially food handling/storage/transport).

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in the food and beverage industry thanks to its unwavering dedication to operational excellence combined with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing. Here you’ll find an inclusive culture where collaboration is celebrated at every level—from cross-functional project teams through to daily interactions between kitchen staff/logistics coordinators/procurement specialists.The company’s leadership team is committed not only to delivering outstanding products but also creating an environment where everyone feels valued/respected/supportive of one another’s growth. With access to state-of-the-art technology platforms/processes plus a network of knowledgeable colleagues always willing to share insights or lend support—you’ll have everything needed for long-term success in this rewarding role.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now or email me at Ariel.Lai@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
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