Purchasing F&B Manager

***Job Summary:

The F&B Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of food and beverage (F&B) supplies for the organization. This includes liaising with suppliers, negotiating contracts, processing purchase orders, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet food safety standards. The Purchasing Manager also oversees inventory management and supplier relationships to optimize the procurement process.

*Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Request Handling:

Review and clarify purchase requests from internal stakeholders (e.g., F&B operations, kitchen, etc.)

Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, estimated delivery times, and product samples as needed

• Supplier Management:

Receive and compare quotations from suppliers

Create, manage, and implement contracts with suppliers

Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and periodically re-evaluate their performance

• Purchase Order (PO) Management:

Prepare and send purchase orders to suppliers

Coordinate delivery with the warehouse/F&B team and forwarders

Communicate any delivery changes to relevant parties in a timely manner

• Quality and Quantity Assurance:

Inspect the quality and quantity of received goods

Obtain food safety certificates from suppliers and prepare necessary inspection documents

• Documentation and Accounting:

Record purchase orders in the company&aposs procurement system

Process payment-related documents, including red invoices and journal vouchers

Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely payments

• Inventory Management:

Conduct monthly inventory checks to maintain optimal stock levels

**Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor&aposs degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in F&B procurement or purchasing
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively liaise with suppliers
• Proficient in using procurement software and ERP systems
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Thorough understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package for this position. If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and contributing to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply.