Head of Procurement (FMCG, F&B)

About the role

An established FMCG company operating in Myanmar is looking for a Procurement Head to lead sourcing, strengthen supply continuity and improve procurement performance across direct and indirect spending. Reporting to Senior Management, the role covers procurement planning, supplier negotiations and commercial terms, and works closely with operations, finance and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning, supplier negotiations and commercial terms to support production while keeping inventory optimal
• Lead spending analysis and deliver annual savings initiatives
• Improve working capital through better payment terms and inventory management
• Monitor commodity prices and market trends, and develop sourcing risk mitigation plans
• Identify alternative materials, technologies and processes to reduce total delivered costs
• Partner with country leadership and regional stakeholders

Required profile

• At least 10 years of procurement experience, with exposure to finance or analytics in a large FMCG manufacturing organisation
• Familiarity with a global matrix environment preferred; FMCG or beverage manufacturing experience preferred
• CA, CPA or MBA in Finance required, with CA/CPA preferred
• Professional fluency in English and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation
• Commodity analysis and procurement analytics
• Supply risk management
• Measurable achievements in cost savings and working capital improvement