Job Description

• purchasing and procurement
• experience in FMCG environment
• Stable working environment

Assistant Purchasing Manager (Confectionery)

• Permanent, regional role
• Work hours: office hours
• Work location: Central
• Luxury FMCG industry

Adecco is partnering with a client in the luxury FMCG environment they are currently looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager (Confectionery) to join the team! This position requires the incumbent to fundamentally negotiate all terms and conditions with the suppliers for Confectionery, Local Products, Health and Wellness across APAC region and support on global alignment and external stakeholder management, maintaining the on-going supplier-buyer relationship.


Job scope:

• Work with the Regional HOD to lead supplier negotiation aligned to APAC strategy, ensuring the most competitive terms and conditions are achieved.
• Responsible for annual negotiation results in the absence of the Regional HOD.
• Lead the professional expertise and strategy across all categories when supporting new projects and tenders, and maintain on-going relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and implement current market trends with relevant assortment and brands utilizing the team for support and implementation.
• Lead, inspire and motivate team members to achieve set objectives and drive positive engagement, resulting in building team members' capability for growth and development.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Business or Purchasing, with practical experience of at least 6 years in a Buying role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and Teams, preferably with exposure in SAP but not mandatory.
• A strong and reliable leader with the ability to mentor Team Members and lead a capable Team adapting to business needs.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills with the proven ability to sustain long-term relationships.
• A 'can-do' attitude, complemented by the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen with attention to detail resulting in an organised day-to-day management of the team, and external stakeholders

Next Steps:

• Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package.
• Apply through this application or send your resume to charmaine.see@adecco.com in MS Word Copy. We'd love to hear from you!

Charmaine See
Direct Line: 8126 8182
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R2199181

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