About the Company
Tsaitung is a platform for restaurants to purchase vegetable ingredients from producers. With our data algorithm, disruptive business model, and network of producers and restaurants, we are revolutionizing toward a modern agricultural supply chain. Starting off downtown of Taipei City, Tsaitung builds a transparent platform that many of our restaurant partners rely on every day. On one hand, we ensure our restaurant partners get qualified ingredients with the highest service level and the most competitive costs. On the other hand, we help our producer partners connect to the marketplace more effectively with greater demand visibility. Tsaitung loves foods – and we are striving to shape better agriculture in Taiwan.
Expectations
The Manager, Supply Optimization will play a crucial role in Tsaitung Agriculture's Department of Producer Relationship Development, focusing on streamlining and optimizing the supplier management processes. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with our network of producers. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing best practices of ensuring product advantages, and enabling efficient supply chain operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Asia's food sustainability, the growth of modern agriculture, and success of Tsaitung Agriculture by enhancing supplier relationships and driving supply chain efficiency.
What you will do?
1. Develop and implement strategies to optimize supplier management processes and streamline the overall supply chain operations so that we could achieve win-win with our partners;
2. Identify and evaluate areas of improvement within the supplier management system, such as vendor onboarding, performance evaluation, and contract management;
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the purchasing, logistics, and quality assurance departments, to enhance supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products;
4. Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews to maintain a strong network of reliable and high-quality producers;
5. Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing ongoing supplier relationships;
6. Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes that may impact supplier management processes;
7. Provide leadership and guidance to the Producer Relations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability;
Job Specific Qualifications:
- Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or related roles, with a focus on process optimization and efficiency;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations;
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders;
- Solid understanding of supply chain management principles, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management;
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve performance goals;
General Personalities:
- You love Taiwan’s agriculture and want to contribute to it.
- Passionate with a great work ethic
- High Energy; self-starter
- Ability to thrive in unstructured and unregulated environment
- Get stuff done mentality
- Ability and eagerness to learn new things
- You have a good sense of humor and like to have fun
Desired, not required:
- Experience in the agricultural or food industry is a plus.
- Having engaged in agricultural ingredient purchase function
Join our Tsaitung family. We will be transforming the definition of Taiwan’s agriculture.