Department Manager - Global Sourcing Key Account (Fresh Food)

AI overview

Manage vendor relationships and optimize sourcing strategies while conducting supplier assessments and negotiations for fresh food key accounts.
  • Source new suppliers and manage vendor relationships, particularly in China and other Chinese-speaking regions.
  • Conduct supplier assessments, price negotiations, and contract reviews to optimize cost and quality.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., logistics, quality control, and product development) to support sourcing needs.
  • Translate and interpret supplier communications (Mandarin/Chinese) to ensure clear understanding and accurate documentation.
  • Visit trade shows and suppliers (locally or overseas) as needed to support sourcing initiatives.
  • Maintain an up-to-date supplier database and sourcing reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a global or regional role.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and international trade regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and sourcing platforms (e.g., Alibaba, Made-in-China).
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
  • Experience working with Chinese suppliers or manufacturers is a strong advantage.


MakroPRO is an exciting new digital venture by the iconic Makro. Our proud purpose is to build a technology platform that will help make business possible for restaurant owners, hotels, and independent retailers, and open the door for sellers by bringing together the best talent to transform the B2B marketplace ecosystem in Southeast Asia Curious. Growth-mindset. User-obsessed. We search for talented people who each bring unique skills and behaviours that will help us build Southeast Asia’s next unicorn. Whether you’re in tech, marketing, finance or client/seller-facing roles, our people bring relentless passion, fast learning and a culture of innovation to every dimension of their work. Every member of our team is open to new perspectives, willing to navigate uncertainty and brings humility and radical candour to the table at all times We are bold, energetic, and thoughtful – grounded in our purpose and family culture, while driven by our passion for digital innovation. Our company is 70% technology, 20% retail, 10% logistics, and 100% heart. Every day, we use leading-edge technologies to understand and help food retailers, hotels, restaurants, caterers, and other businesses big and small navigate supply chain complexities and achieve their goals But the best technology needs to be driven by passionate talent. Aspiring professionals who share our belief in collaboration, diversity, and excellence – those willing to think big, redefine what’s possible, and put customers at the center of their work In return, our commitment to you is to offer a workplace like no other, where ideas can thrive and individuals can be themselves, where colleagues support each other and talent is fairly rewarded, where growth and learning opportunities are the norm not the exception, and where your career can reach new heights

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