Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality suppliers for chilled food and fresh bakery products.
- Negotiate commercial terms, including purchase prices, rebates, payment terms, and delivery lead times.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
- Stay up to date with market trends and introduce innovative and trendy products.
2. Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure all product prototypes meet the highest quality and food safety standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with 7-Eleven‘s regulatory and brand requirements.
3. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of recipes, product testing, and product development progress.
- Prepare regular reports on product performance, customer feedback, and recommendations for improvement.
- Other tasks assigned by the line manager.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor‘s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Food Technology, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in Purchasing, Sourcing, Merchandising, or Category Management, preferably in FMCG, Retail, or F&B industries.
- Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (G Suite) and data analysis tools for documentation and reporting.
- Agile, detail-oriented, and dynamic, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to undertake additional tasks assigned by the Manager in accordance with professional capabilities and business requirements.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for product development and business collaboration.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English is an advantage.