Procurement & Operations Supervisor

1. Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management

• Lead sourcing, negotiation and contract terms with key suppliers for raw materials, packaging, equipment and services, covering pricing, payment terms, lead time and commercial conditions.
• Develop and manage the approved supplier list; conduct supplier evaluations, audits and quarterly performance reviews using a supplier scorecard.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, supplier consolidation and alternative-source development to improve margin and reduce supply risk.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders within delegated authority; escalate high-value or non-standard purchases to management.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policy, internal controls and food safety requirements (coordinate with QA on supplier approval and incoming inspection standards).
• Manage price trends and market conditions for key commodities; propose forward-buying or pricing strategies to management.

1. Team Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise, assign work to, coach and evaluate procurement and operations support staff; set clear targets and monitor KPI achievement.
• Establish daily and weekly work priorities, review work quality, and ensure accuracy of POs, receiving checks and procurement records.
• Identify training needs, develop team capability and plan backup coverage.
• Act as the first escalation point for team, supplier and delivery issues.

1. Inventory & Production Planning Support

• Oversee inventory levels of raw materials and packaging; set and review min/max, safety stock and reorder points to prevent stock-outs while minimizing excess, waste and obsolete stock.
• Work with Planning, Production and Sales to translate demand forecasts and production schedules into material requirements and purchasing plans.
• Review stock aging and slow-moving items; propose corrective actions.
• Resolve supply, quality and delivery issues quickly to minimize production disruption; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.

1. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Production, Warehouse, Planning, Sales and Quality Assurance, as well as suppliers, to ensure smooth operations.
• Represent procurement in new product development and cost reviews, providing material cost input and sourcing feasibility.

1. Reporting, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and present purchasing, inventory, supplier performance and cost analysis reports to management, with insights and recommendations.
• Ensure procurement documentation and records are complete, accurate and audit-ready; maintain data quality in the TR Cloud system.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects in procurement processes, inventory management and operational efficiency; develop SOPs and work instructions.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field.
2. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain, including at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role (or demonstrated readiness to supervise).
3. Strong negotiation, communication and coordination skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
4. Leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills; able to prioritize and make sound decisions under pressure.
5. Strong analytical, documentation and reporting skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, cost analysis).
6. Knowledge of food safety standards and supplier quality requirements (e.g., GMP/HACCP) is an advantage.
7. Experience with the TR Cloud system is an advantage.
8. Experience in purchasing for the bakery, restaurant or food & beverage industry is an advantage.
9. Ability to communicate in English and Chinese is an advantage.