Procurement Manager / Assistant Procurement Manager (APAC)

Overview

You will play a key role in driving cost efficiency , supplier performance, and procurement excellence across the Asia Pacific region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sales, Warehousing, ICT) to optimize procurement processes, enhance systems, and ensure seamless supply chain operations .

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Leadership – Ensure procurement Best Practices (BP) are up to date & implemented effectively across regions, align procurement strategies with business goals, and drive continuous improvement.
• Supplier & Cost Management – Lead overseas packaging sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality & timely deliveries.
• System & Process Optimization – Work with ICT to enhance Purchase Order Management System (POMS) and streamline procurement workflows.
• Guidelines & Directions – Guide the procurement team with clear roles and responsibilities, resolve operational issues and enhance team performance.
• Performance Monitoring – Track & review procurement team KPIs , analyse procurement data, and recommend improvements to boost efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with Finance, Sales, and Operations to ensure smooth procurement execution.
• To perform any other duties and ad-hoc task as assigned by superior and management from time to time.

Daily / Weekly Tasks

Job Requirements

DPO International is a leading specialized food distribution company in Southeast Asia & China with offices and warehouses in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. With a solid foothold across Asia and servicing nearly all aspects of the food industry, our employees are exposed to various markets, products and cultures, offering a unique work experience. At DPO, we develop leaders locally to lead effective change internationally.

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