Category Manager (specializing in Halal Food Products)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for Halal products from Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region. This role is crucial to expanding Wismettac’s global portfolio of Japanese-inspired food products to meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality, certified Halal products.

The role focuses on identifying, developing and procuring products in meat, seafood, snacks & confectionery, beverages and processed foods, ensuring halal certification for sales in global and local markets. You will build and maintain strong supplier relationships, identify sourcing opportunities, manage category performance, and ensure compliance with Halal certification standards.

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers in Malaysia and ASEAN producing Japanese-inspired food products.
• Ensure all sourced products meet Halal certification standards and can be marketed globally.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and supplier reliability.
• Support the expansion of product categories in line with global demand and HQ strategy.
• Deeply understand customer demand and provide valuable products to support their business.
• Sourcing value-added or solution products to support customer business.
• Collaborate with reliable suppliers to develop our own brand “Shirakiku” products.
• Monitor and analyze category performance, sales trends and emerging product opportunities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and Halal certification across all products.
• Build long-term, strategic relationships with high-potential suppliers across the region to improve quality, cost competitiveness, and innovation.
• Work closely with quality assurance, logistics, marketing, and compliance teams.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and quality checks, ensuring compliance with Halal, food safety, and sustainability standards.
• Manage full product lifecycle from sourcing to listing and end-of-life.
• Facilitate supplier readiness to export or local key markets.
• Collaborate with Wismettac’s Japan HQ, Singapore Office, and other regional teams to align procurement strategy and execution.
• Act as a regional bridge for Halal product sourcing into the global supply chain.
• Maintain effective reporting and communication across Malaysia, Singapore and Japan.

Market Development & Category Growth

Travel & Regional Responsibility

Qualifications & Experience

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We are Japanese food importer and distributor located in Singapore. If you are interested, please apply to join our team.

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