Responsibilities
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and vendors to secure reliable and quality sources of ingredients, beverages, equipment, and other supplies.
- Sourcing and Negotiation: Identify and source the best suppliers and negotiate favorable terms, prices, and agreements while ensuring quality standards are met.
- Inventory Control: Oversee inventory levels, optimizing stock levels to prevent overstocking or shortages, and implement efficient inventory management practices.
- Cost Management: Develop cost-effective procurement strategies while maintaining quality standards and budget constraints.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all procured items meet the restaurant’s quality standards and specifications.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate closely with kitchen, bar, and management teams to ensure timely and accurate procurement that meets the needs of the restaurant’s operations.
- Market Research: Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and new products to inform procurement decisions.
- Compliance: Ensure procurement processes adhere to legal and regulatory standards, including health and safety regulations.
- Budget Management: Prepare and manage procurement budgets, tracking expenses and reporting regularly to management.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, training, and mentoring to ensure a high level of performance and productivity.
Qualification & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, preferably in the hospitality or food industry, with a strong understanding of the fine dining segment.
- Proficient in procurement software and tools, as well as MS Office Suite.
- Leadership experience and ability to motivate and manage a procurement team.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms and pricing from suppliers.
- Strong analytical skills to assess supplier performance, market trends, and financial implications of procurement decisions.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract management, and legal compliance.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor relations and team collaboration.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
