[리테일/구매조달] Procurement Manager

A global food company is looking for a Procurement Manager. The chosen applicant will manage procurement activities, supplier relationships, cost control, inventory planning, and import compliance to ensure timely material supply and support efficient production operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute raw and packaging material purchasing plans based on MRP, production schedules, sales, and demand forecasts
• Manage purchasing activities for local and overseas suppliers, including imported materials and maintenance spare parts
• Ensure timely purchasing, delivery, and availability of materials to support uninterrupted production
• Participate in package design confirmation with Marketing, QA, and suppliers through color proofing
• Support capital projects by reviewing import options, delivery schedules, certificates of origin (CO), and tariffs for new equipment
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers, negotiate contracts and pricing, and maintain strategic supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and meetings
• Source alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks and cost increases
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, unit price negotiations, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimisation
• Manage procurement-related risks, including shortages, delays, quality issues, and market volatility
• Monitor raw material price trends and report key impacts to management and the Asia Procurement Team, including non-conforming materials
• Set annual procurement team savings targets, review monthly progress, and prepare mitigation plans with Finance, Supply Chain, and the Plant Director when targets are missed
• Develop and implement plans to minimise inventory turnover days for packaging materials and ingredients
• Establish material supply plans based on production schedules and demand forecasts
• Control inventory levels, safety stock, and expiry dates to minimise obsolescence and losses
• Coordinate bulk material arrivals and silo loading schedules with Production and Logistics teams
• Manage import schedules, customs clearance, duty drawback, and related documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, trade regulations, and audit requirements
• Support new product development (NPD) projects through material sourcing and documentation requested by QA
• Lead and develop purchasing team members
• Coordinate with Production, Logistics, QA, Finance, R&D, and external partners on procurement activities
• Participate in IBP/S&OP meetings and provide procurement-related input
• Manage tariff refunds for exported products twice a year
• Prepare quarterly reports on imported ingredients for local government authorities
• Report to Korea Customs on export products using high-tariff ingredients before production
• Participate in the TPM program
• Prepare for and coordinate the annual RSPO audit with QA and Logistics teams at the plant and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred)
• More than 15 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with import/export processes and supplier negotiations
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supply planning, and inventory management
• Business-level English

About the Company:

A global food company that develops and manufactures a wide range of frozen food products, including bakery items, desserts, toppings, and culinary solutions.

Keywords:

조달, 공급망, 제조, FMCG, 수입, 수출, 글로벌

Job Ref: OG19S4