Job Description

Objective

Ensure cost-effective, reliable, and quality-assured ingredient and machinery sourcing to support Coffee Squad R&D, product rollout, and market scalability across regions. The role acts as the link between vendor networks, supply operations, and category planning, optimizing end-to-end flow from supplier to store.

Position Responsibilities

•  Source, validate, and manage suppliers across coffee, dairy, flavoring, and machine categories.
•  Negotiate pricing and lead times to balance cost optimization with quality retention.
•  Coordinate ingredient/machine readiness for mass tests, pilot launches, and phased rollouts.
•  Develop and maintain cost tracker sheets (BOM, PSPD, SKU) in alignment with R&D cost goals.
•  Liaise with local & regional supply chain teams (MY, PH, ID, TH) for readiness and material flow.
•  Conduct supply audits, monitor MOQ and shelf-life, and ensure alignment to food safety and ESG standards.
•  Support Coffee Squad by identifying alternative vendors and backup formulations to mitigate risk.
•  Collaborate with R&D and Finance to evaluate COGS and cost-saving opportunities per SKU

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

•  Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related.
•  3–5 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably F&B, even more preferred in Coffee-Related Industry
•  Negotiation and vendor management.
•  Cupping & Taste Sensory 
•  Analytical and detail-oriented with a data-driven mindset.
•  Understanding of F&B supply chain, especially beverages.
•  Cross-functional coordination under project timelines.

a Neccesity, not a Luxury

Skills