Key Responsibilities
Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to delivery.
Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors for food ingredients, packaging materials, kitchen consumables, and equipment.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and value optimization.
Monitor market trends and price fluctuations of key raw materials.
Ensure timely procurement to prevent stock-outs and production downtime.
Conduct comparative analysis of vendor quotations before approval. ÃÂïÃÂÃÂÃÂ÷ Maintain an updated and structured vendor database.
Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and budget approvals.
Collaborate with Production, Inventory, and Finance teams for demand planning and stock forecasting.
Track and analyze procurement spending against budget.
Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations.
Ensure quality compliance of procured items in collaboration with Quality Assurance.
Oversee documentation: purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and payment tracking.
Support internal audits with complete procurement records.
Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and long-term cost efficiency.
Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency vendor sourcing.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years' procurement experience (food production or hospitality industry preferred).
Strong negotiation and cost control skills.
Knowledge of food supply chain operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement documentation.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
High level of integrity and accountability.