About the Job

As an Assistant Procurement Manager, you are responsible to support the procurement and supply chain functions within the Food & Beverage sector by analyzing purchasing data, monitoring supplier performance, managing cost controls, and ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and sustainability standards. This role plays a critical part in optimizing sourcing strategies, controlling raw material costs, and supporting uninterrupted production.

What will you be doing

Analyze procurement data related to raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and indirect spend to identify cost-saving opportunities
Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance to support sourcing and negotiation strategies
Support supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding in line with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Track purchase orders, contracts, and pricing to ensure compliance with agreed terms
Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, and forecasts for management review
Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, and Finance teams to align procurement plans with production needs
Assist in demand planning and inventory optimization to minimize shortages, waste, and excess stock
Support audits and documentation related to food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, FSSC, FDA, local regulations)
Identify risks in the supply chain and recommend mitigation strategies

What do we look for

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
5–7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably within the Food & Beverage or FMCG industry
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and market trends
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Excel; Power BI or similar tools is a plus
Understanding of food ingredients, packaging materials, and food safety regulations is highly desirable

About Kawan Lama Group

Established in 1955, Kawan Lama Group is a multi-sector group of companies who are constantly innovating for improving the quality of lives. Manages 28 brand portfolios operating in six different sectors: Commercial & Industrial, Consumer Retail, Food & Beverages, Property & Hospitality, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Commercial Technology. Aiming to be more than family business - but beyond that, we are business for families, we carry the mission to bring values for betterment of lives through business development and continuous growth.

Assistant Procurement Manager (F&B)