Procurement Manager

Role Purpose

What You’ll Own

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct categories (food, beverages, packaging) aligned with business objectives and cost targets.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to achieve optimal cost savings and favorable terms for the organization.
• Monitor market trends and commodity pricing to anticipate risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive procurement decisions.
• Ensure timely availability of materials by managing purchase orders, lead times, and supplier performance metrics.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to support menu innovation and new product launches through effective sourcing.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or service standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and reports for spend analysis, forecasting, and compliance audits.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance procurement processes, efficiency, and supplier performance.

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Business, preferably Engineering

Experience

• 8 to 10 years of procurement experience in Food and Beverage sector.
• CPMG

Role Specific Skills

• Category Management – Expertise in managing food, beverage, and packaging categories, including cost analysis and supplier segmentation.
• Strategic Sourcing – Ability to develop sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Contract Management – Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier agreements and SLAs.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Building and maintaining strong partnerships to ensure performance and compliance.
• Cost Analysis & Budgeting – Proficiency in analyzing cost structures, forecasting, and managing procurement budgets.
• Market Intelligence – Understanding commodity trends, global supply chain dynamics, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance – Ensuring all sourced products meet food safety and quality standards.
• ERP & Procurement Systems – Hands-on experience with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for PO management and reporting.
• Compliance & Governance – Knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal procurement policies.
• Project Management – Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, such as menu launches or cost optimization projects.