Procurement Specialist

Addiction Foods Pte Ltd – Philippines Representative Office Work setup: Remote (with periodic office reporting as required) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Department: Supply Chain – Procurement Reports to: Business Excellence Manager / Procurement Manager About the role We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management of materials for operations, marketing, and promotional needs across multiple entities.

You will drive cost-effective procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, ensure supplier performance, and support stakeholders through reliable delivery and strong procurement governance. What you’ll do: Build and execute strategic procurement plans aligned with business goals and budget targets. Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers , strengthening partnerships and improving performance.

Lead contract negotiation and ensure compliance with agreed terms and ethical standards. Drive cost savings and value improvements through competitive sourcing and negotiation. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to protect supply continuity. Manage end-to-end purchasing: PO creation, order follow-through, and delivery coordination.

Maintain and optimize procurement-related IT systems , reports, and insights for stakeholders. Lead procurement projects and provide cross-functional support (Warehouse, Planning, R&D/NPD, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and other internal teams). What we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.

3–5 years of procurement / supply chain experience (officer capacity); food & beverage or pet food industry exposure is an advantage. Strong skills in strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, supplier performance management. Proven negotiation and contract management capability. Strong analytical skills (cost analysis, supplier risk, performance tracking).

Effective communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. High integrity and sound judgment in supplier selection and confidential matters. Chinese language ability is an advantage.

Nice to have

(trainings/certifications): Procurement & supply management training; leadership/management; systems training; finance & budgeting. Certifications such as CPSM, Contract Management, CPSD, PMP are an advantage.