Purchase Manager

Job Title: Purchase Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and organized Purchase Manager to manage procurement activities for food, beverages, raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, quality control, timely availability of materials, and strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage procurement of food ingredients, beverages, frozen items, and consumables.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.

• Ensure quality standards, pricing, and delivery timelines are met.

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with stores, kitchen, and operations teams.

• Control purchase costs, wastage, and inventory variance.

• Maintain purchase records, POs, invoices, and supplier documentation.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company SOPs.

• Develop alternate suppliers to avoid supply disruptions.

• Prepare purchase reports and cost analysis for management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, or Supply Chain Management.

• 3–6 years of experience in purchase/procurement (F&B or hospitality preferred).

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Good knowledge of inventory management and costing.

• Proficiency in MS Excel / ERP / Purchase systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in café, QSR, or central kitchen operations.

• Knowledge of frozen food and cold-chain procurement.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Good communication and coordination abilities.

• It is a Full Time Retail / Counter Sales job for candidates with 2 - 6 years of experience.