Senior Manager – Supply Chain

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Supply Chain to spearhead the transformation of our client’s supply chain into a fully professional, cost-optimized, and efficient function. The role will focus on building strategic procurement capabilities, modernizing inventory and stores management and driving the implementation of the new ERP system across 30+ outlets in 4 locations. This position is central to enhancing profitability by reducing wastage, ensuring compliance and establishing best-in-class practices in procurement and store operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Transformation & Vendor Management

• Lead the shift from transactional buying to strategic procurement.
• Establish procurement policies, vendor evaluation frameworks, and contract management practices.
• Deliver cost savings through bulk buying, structured negotiations, long-term contracts, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as pricing, quality, delivery timelines, and service levels.

2. Stores & Inventory Management

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Stores Manager, enabling a high-performing and professional stores function.
• Standardize inventory practices with strong focus on FIFO, hygiene, and safety across all outlets and central stores.
• Eliminate manual record-keeping by introducing ERP-driven requisition and tracking processes.
• Minimize wastage, leakages, and variances through structured stock controls.
• Build capability of the stores team via training, coaching, and process improvements.

3. ERP Implementation & Digitization

• Serve as the business lead for Bluelotus360 ERP rollout across all outlets.
• Collaborate with culinary, procurement, and stores teams to fast-track implementation across 30 outlets in 4 key locations.
• Ensure full integration of procurement, inventory, recipes, and outlet operations within the ERP.
• Drive change management, ensuring user adoption and system compliance.
• Develop ERP-based dashboards to track food cost, wastage, supplier efficiency, and recipe adherence in real time.

4. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with the CEO, Business Unit Leaders, Culinary, IT, Finance, and Marketing teams.
• Support and mentor the Stores Manager with both leadership and technical expertise.
• Instill a culture of accountability, cost-consciousness, and professionalism across procurement and stores.
• Demonstrate structured problem-solving and disciplined execution as a role model for the wider team.