Procurement In charge

About This Role

• Identify and maintain relationships with quality suppliers offering the best market rates.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed in line with Health & Safety standards, supporting an incident-free workplace.
• Plan and execute the half-yearly bidding process, including price analysis and negotiations.
• Obtain management approval for finalized vendors and prices.
• Supervise timely procurement of approved materials, coordinating closely with Store In charge for receiving, quality checks, and availability.
• Verify all supplier invoices and supporting documents before submission to the Finance Department for the payment.
• Minimize procurement waste, reduce costs, and implement efficient purchasing cycles.
• Oversee contract negotiation and management with suppliers, ensuring legal compliance and clarity on terms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, and manage any LPO-related discrepancies within 48 hours.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews and audits as per schedule and report findings to management.
• Stay updated with industry trends, price fluctuations, and regulatory changes; provide forecasts and strategic inputs to management.
• Ensure proper use of technology, including ERP systems, e-auctions, and e-tendering platforms.
• Oversee logistics and vehicle movement to ensure timely material transportation across sites.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier contracts, audit files, and legal documentation.
• Monitor store operations through the Store In charge to ensure the store operations are in adherence to the standard operating procedures.
• Conduct departmental meetings, assign procurement tasks, and ensure closure within timelines.

Qualification: Bachelors in any stream.

Experience: Minimum 5 - 10 years in the Catering Industry/Hospitality/Food and Beverage procurement department (preferably in the UAE)

Other Skills: Good communication (English & Hindi), Negotiation, Time management, Organization, and Problem-solving skills.

IT Skills: MS Office, ERP, and relevant office tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What would be the notice period in the current organization (if working)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Catering : 5 years (Preferred)
• procurement: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person