COMPANY OVERVIEW
We are a well-established food company with a long history and strong presence in Hong Kong. The company specialises in sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing a wide range of food products, including noodles, frozen and chilled foods, sauces, beverages and other packaged food items.
With a solid reputation built over many years, the company maintains long-standing supplier partnerships and is committed to delivering consistent product quality and reliable service. Its customers include supermarket and convenience-store chains, F&B groups, restaurants, hotels, fast-food groups, catering companies and other trade channels.
The company also operates a dedicated food manufacturing facility in Guangdong, supporting its production capacity and supply reliability. It continues to expand its presence in Hong Kong and regional markets.
ROLE MISSION
You will ensure that raw materials, ingredients and key supplies are procured at the right time, in the right quantities and at competitive prices.
You will also support business growth by maintaining efficient procurement operations, developing strong supplier relationships and managing inventory for raw materials and finished food products.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Purchasing Professional to oversee the procurement and inventory management of raw materials, ingredients, finished food products and related equipment.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will supervise daily purchasing activities, allocate workloads and monitor team performance.
You will work closely with suppliers, Sales and Marketing, the factory team and senior management to ensure product availability, support production planning and achieve the company’s commercial objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the full procurement cycle and inventory control for raw materials, ingredients, finished food products and equipment, with a primary focus on raw-material purchasing for food production.
Develop and implement purchasing and logistics plans in line with business requirements, production schedules and sales forecasts.
Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, price benchmarking, negotiation and delivery coordination to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity.
Liaise independently with local and overseas suppliers regarding quotations, contracts, order confirmations and delivery schedules.
Resolve supply, quality and delivery issues promptly and effectively.
Work closely with Sales and Marketing to analyse market demand, prepare sales forecasts, determine inventory levels and support pricing decisions.
Coordinate with the factory and internal operations teams on production planning, material requirements, product availability and new product development.
Identify and source new products, suppliers and product concepts to expand the company’s portfolio and strengthen its market position.
Travel occasionally to Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand, for supplier visits and trade shows.
Travel periodically to Mainland China and accompany senior management on business trips to Asia when required.
Lead and motivate a small Purchasing team by assigning workloads, monitoring performance and providing training and development.
Prepare reports, conduct data analysis and handle other ad hoc projects assigned by management.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
University degree holder preferably in Purchasing, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of solid experience in food purchasing, product sourcing or supplier management, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
Essential experience in procuring raw materials for food production.
Experience in sourcing finished food products is an advantage.
Knowledge of rice, noodles, rice vermicelli or other packaged food products is preferred.
Proficient of English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua.
Proficiency in MS Office and Chinese word-processing.
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JPC Recruiting Services was established in 1990 and is a Hong Kong–based recruitment firm providing general recruitment and executive search services.
JPC Recruiting Services 於 1990 年成立，是一家總部設於香港的專業招聘公司，提供招聘及獵頭服務。
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