Procurement Staff
Principal
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Management or a related field is preferred.
- 1-3 years of procurement experience in the coffee shop industry.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
- Proficient in inventory systems and Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheet.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, multi-location environment.
- Experience with multi-outlet FnB.
Job description
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for ingredients (e.g., coffee beans, milk, syrups), packaging, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain and optimize the supplier database, ensuring up-to-date certifications and quality compliance.
- Monitor stock levels and place orders to prevent shortages or overstock.
- Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Collaborate with Store Supervisor to ensure products meet quality and operational standards.
- Develop long-term relationships with reliable vendors to ensure supply chain stability.
- Manage purchase orders, invoices, and delivery schedules in a timely and accurate manner to Finance Team.
- Work closely with inventory and finance teams to align procurement activities with business goals.
- Ensure all procurement standards relevant to F&B operations.
- Assist in planning for new store openings by procuring initial stock and equipment.
Skills: Purchasing Negotiation, Procurement, Material Purchasing, Commodity Purchasing