1. Source, evaluate, and onboard approved vendors/suppliers
2. Request quotes and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules
3. Plan purchasing based on menu demand, sales forecasts, and current inventory
4. Maintain par levels/reorder points for food, beverages, packaging, and supplies
5. Place purchase orders with correct specifications, brands, quantities, and pack sizes
6. Ensure purchasing stays within budget and supports target food cost/overall cost control
7. Monitor price changes and recommend cost-saving alternatives without harming quality
8. Oversee receiving, inspection, and verification of deliveries vs. purchase orders
9. Ensure products meet food safety/quality standards and restaurant requirements
10. Coordinate returns, credits, and replacement orders for damaged or incorrect items
11. Maintain accurate inventory records (stock movements, usage, adjustments) and reduce shrinkage
12. Manage storage coordination to prevent spoilage, overstock, and stockouts
13.Track and report procurement spend, variances, and inventory/waste metrics
14. Maintain procurement documentation (invoices, supplier records, contracts, purchasing history)
Collaborate with head chef and management on menu changes and seasonal purchasing
15. Ensure timely and reliable deliveries (monitor on-time delivery and supplier performance)
Implement and follow purchasing and receiving SOPs/controls and approval workflows
16. Support vendor compliance requirements (licenses, certifications if applicable)
17. Manage procurement systems/tools (inventory software) and keep data updated
18. Develop backup suppliers and contingency plans for supply disruptions
Reduce operational disruptions by planning lead times and delivery frequency effectively
19. Recommend improvements to procurement processes, product standardization, and ordering methods.
The candidate must be with sound work experience in procurement for 4 to 5 years in a restaurant only. Please share your CV by email at [email protected] or by whatsapp and don't forget the mention the position that you are applying for. Thank you.