Manager Purchase and Procurement

Description

The Manager Purchase and Procurement at Food Consults leads the entire procurement process for all branches and the head office of a reputable restaurant chain. This role requires managing a team of five professionals to ensure that all purchasing needs are met on time, at the required quality and quantity, and at competitive commercial terms. The manager is responsible for maintaining strong vendor relationships, enforcing procurement policies and procedures, and providing clear cost analysis and supplier performance reports to senior management. In addition to overseeing the purchase team, the manager plays a key role in supplier assessment, negotiation of agreements, and coordination with various operational teams to optimize inventory levels and prevent supply chain issues. This position demands proactive identification of supply risks, resolution of product quality concerns, and continuous evaluation of market conditions to facilitate informed purchasing decisions that support the company’s operational goals and cost-control initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Purchase and Procurement Department, including assigning tasks and ensuring team performance meets organizational standards.
• Fulfil all approved purchasing requirements for branches and the head office within specified timelines and budgets.
• Process purchase orders strictly against approved requisitions; obtain authorization for emergency purchases from the Executive Director or designated authority.
• Acquire food, packaging, equipment, and operational supplies in accordance with approved specifications, quality benchmarks, and quantity requirements.
• Identify, assess, and maintain reliable relationships with existing and potential suppliers to ensure competitive and dependable supply chains.
• Obtain multiple quotations, conduct price and terms negotiations, and secure necessary management approvals before finalizing purchases.
• Establish and maintain written supplier agreements specifying prices, specifications, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service conditions.
• Coordinate inventory efforts with branches, storage, and inventory teams to minimize stock shortages, eliminate unnecessary purchases, and avoid excess inventory.
• Verify incoming deliveries for accuracy, resolve issues about shortages, damages, or quality concerns, and manage related claims with suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against agreed metrics such as pricing, quality levels, lead times, delivery reliability, and customer service standards.
• Maintain comprehensive purchase documentation and transaction records; coordinate supplier invoice reconciliations efficiently.
• Report regularly on cost variances, changing market dynamics, supply risks, and potential new products or alternatives to management to support strategic decisions.
• Perform additional procurement-related duties as assigned by senior management or designated authorities.

Experience

5 Years

Apply By

Oct 25, 2026

Required Skills

• Procurement
• Purchase Orders
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Supplier Assessment
• supplier agreements
• Inventory coordination
• Quality Standards
• Cost Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Supply Chain Management

Nice to Have Skills

• Contract Management
• Risk Assessment
• Performance Monitoring