Job Title: Procurement Manager
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager with Food and Beverage experience to lead and manage our purchasing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies, building strong vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining quality standards for all purchases.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Purchasing Strategy & Planning:
· Develop and implement purchasing policies, strategies, and procedures aligned with company goals.
· Forecast purchasing needs based on inventory trends, production requirements, and sales forecasts.
· Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure purchasing performance and efficiency.
2. Vendor & Supplier Management:
· Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors.
· Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure best pricing, quality, and service.
· Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements.
· Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or compliance.
3. Purchasing & Cost Control:
· Oversee the purchase of materials, equipment, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
· Ensure compliance with budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives.
· Approve purchase orders, track spending, and minimize waste or excess inventory.
4. Team Leadership:
· Lead and manage the purchasing team, providing guidance, support, and training.
· Assign responsibilities, monitor team performance, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
5. Compliance & Documentation:
· Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal regulations and company policies.
· Prepare reports for senior management on purchasing metrics, savings, and supply chain performance.
Qualifications & Skills:
· Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
· Excellent communication, leadership, and vendor management abilities and Proficiency in purchasing software and Microsoft Office tools.
If you are a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence, we invite you to lead our purchasing team and help drive operational success.
Job Type: Full-time
