Senior Meat Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

About the role

Foodmax, a technology-driven fresh food supply chain platform in Singapore, is looking for a Senior Meat Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to own its self-operated meat category. The specialist buys directly from suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia, China and other meat-exporting countries approved to supply Singapore, so that Foodmax can sell the products through its own channels. The goal is to build a competitive, reliable and resilient meat supply base that drives category sales and margin.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for meat (beef, pork, poultry, lamb and processed meat, chilled and frozen), define assortment, price tiers, core SKUs and country-of-origin mix, and own sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Lead product selection, sourcing, price benchmarking, negotiation, purchase orders, inbound and payment terms, and reduce costs through supply agreements, price locks and volume consolidation.
• Sourcing locally through importers, wholesalers, distributors, processors and cold-store operators, and developing supply from Malaysia, China and other approved exporting countries, including direct sourcing from origin.
• Maintain multiple suppliers and origins for critical SKUs, respond quickly to stock-outs and demand spikes, and prepare contingency plans for supply risks.
• Evaluate, negotiate with and onboard suppliers, assess compliance (SFA accreditation, import permits, health certificates, Halal certification), set up supplier tiering and performance reviews.
• Monitor meat market trends, collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, Operations and Finance on demand and inventory planning, design cold-chain warehousing and distribution solutions, mentor junior buyers and build SOPs.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of hands-on meat procurement or sourcing experience, including at least 3 years owning a category or managing key supplier relationships.
• Established meat supplier network in Singapore and sourcing connections in Malaysia, China or other exporting countries (highly preferred).
• Proven track record in urgent sourcing and multi-source, multi-origin procurement.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced fresh food environment.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Malay is an advantage.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of Singapore meat import regulations, SFA accreditation, import permits, health certificates, cold-chain standards and Halal certification.
• In-depth knowledge of meat specifications, cuts, grades, quality standards, shelf life, seasonality and pricing trends.
• Familiarity with end-to-end procurement processes and proficiency in Excel or data analysis tools.

What we offer

• Remuneration of SGD 5,000 to 10,000 per month plus a performance bonus.
• Ownership of a core category in a fast-growing fresh food business, with direct impact on sourcing strategy, cost and margin.
• A collaborative, results-driven team culture.