Position Overview:
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services to support both manufacturing and food & beverage operations.
This role ensures cost efficiency, supplier reliability, quality compliance, and timely delivery to sustain continuous production and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage budgets, purchasing policies, and cost-control initiatives across multiple business units.
- Supplier Sourcing & Management
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, food ingredients, packaging, kitchen equipment, and services.
Build long-term supplier relationships and monitor performance in terms of price, quality, and delivery.
- Cost & Contract Negotiation
Drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring product quality and sustainability.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and payment structures to minimize risks and optimize value.
- Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess holding costs.
Coordinate closely with production, operations, warehouse, and logistics teams for smooth supply chain management.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, SFA regulations) and manufacturing quality requirements.
Conduct regular supplier audits and quality checks.
- Team Leadership & Reporting
Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team across manufacturing and F&B operations.
Provide regular reports on purchasing performance, market trends, and cost analysis to senior management.
Qualifications & Skills: