Main job duties and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of food ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies.
- Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and performance to maintain quality standards and reliable supply.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements to optimize costs and ensure favorable terms.
- Oversee inventory planning and stock control to prevent shortages, overstocking, and wastage.
- Approve purchase orders and ensure timely delivery in coordination with warehouse and kitchen operations teams.
- Monitor demand forecasts and coordinate with operations to align supply with production requirements.
- Ensure compliance with local food safety regulations, HACCP requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery lead time, pricing stability, and compliance with food safety standards.
- Manage warehousing, storage conditions, and distribution processes to maintain product integrity.
- Track supply chain KPIs (cost, lead time, waste, service level) and prepare periodic performance reports.
- Coordinate with Finance to validate invoices, manage payment terms, and control procurement budgets.
- Prepare detailed supply chain performance reports covering food cost, wastage percentage, supplier scorecards, and stock turnover ratios.
- Perform any additional tasks that might be necessary for easier workflow, within the mainframe of the job's specialty.
Educational background and previous experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Min. 8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics, preferably within the food & beverage, hospitality, or cloud kitchen industry.
- Hands-on experience using Odoo.
Knowledge and Functional Skills:
- Solid negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to analyze cost structures, supplier quotations, and price trends.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving ability with a focus on operational efficiency and cost optimization.
