Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager with a minimum of 10 years of direct purchasing and procurement experience within the HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants & Catering).
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in food and beverage procurement, supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost control, and contract negotiations, with a proven ability to manage procurement operations and ensure product quality, availability, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- * Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, purchasing, and delivery follow-up.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with local and international suppliers within the HORECA industry.
- Manage the procurement of food, beverages, raw materials, packaging, and non-food supplies.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions to optimize costs.
- Ensure purchased products meet quality specifications, food safety standards, and operational requirements.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and commodity prices to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a strong supplier network and alternative sourcing channels.
- Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure product availability and timely deliveries.
- Monitor purchasing budgets, inventory levels, lead times, and procurement KPIs.
- Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
- Lead and develop the purchasing team.
Job Requirements
- * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of direct purchasing/procurement experience within the HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants & Catering).
- Previous experience in hotels, restaurant chains, catering companies, or HORECA businesses is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage procurement and supplier markets.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Experience managing food and non-food purchasing categories.
- Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and procurement budgeting.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Very good command of English.
