Purchase Manager

1. Procurement & Purchase Management

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for the Cloud Kitchen.
• Procure food ingredients, vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, dairy, grocery items, packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and other operational requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement based on kitchen production plans and inventory requirements.
• Raise and process Purchase Orders as per approved requirements.
• Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets and company policies.
• Coordinate urgent purchases without affecting kitchen operations.

2. Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard reliable suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a strong vendor network for food and non-food categories.
• Negotiate pricing, credit terms, delivery schedules, MOQ, and payment terms.
• Regularly evaluate vendor performance based on price, quality, delivery, and service.
• Maintain updated vendor master data and approved vendor lists.
• Develop alternative suppliers to avoid dependency on a single vendor.

3. Cost Control & Savings

• Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Negotiate competitive rates without compromising product quality.
• Conduct regular price comparisons and obtain multiple quotations where required.
• Track purchase price variations and highlight significant increases to Management.
• Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and better commercial terms.
• Work closely with Finance to monitor procurement budgets.

4. Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure all food materials are purchased from approved and reliable suppliers.
• Coordinate with Kitchen and QC teams regarding material quality specifications.
• Ensure purchased products meet the required quality, freshness, quantity, and specifications.
• Address quality complaints and coordinate replacement/credit notes with vendors.
• Ensure required food-related documents and certifications are available from vendors wherever applicable.

5. Inventory & Stores Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Store/Kitchen team to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels, consumption patterns, and reorder requirements.
• Minimize stock-outs, overstocking, wastage, and expiry.
• Review slow-moving, non-moving, and excess inventory.
• Ensure purchases are aligned with actual consumption and production requirements.
• Support proper FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.

6. Purchase Planning & MIS

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly purchase plans based on operational requirements.
• Maintain purchase records, PO records, quotations, comparative statements, and vendor details.
• Prepare procurement reports and cost analysis for Management.
• Track purchase price trends for key raw materials.
• Monitor purchase-to-consumption ratios and identify abnormal variations.
• Provide regular updates on pending orders and critical materials.

7. Coordination with Internal Departments

• Coordinate with Kitchen and Operations teams to understand daily and future requirements.
• Work with Finance on invoices, GRNs, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate with Stores for receiving, inspection, and stock reconciliation.
• Work with QC/Food Safety teams regarding supplier and material quality.
• Escalate critical procurement issues to Management on time.

8. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement is carried out as per company policies and approval procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation for all purchases.
• Ensure vendor bills are supported by appropriate POs/GRNs and other required documents.
• Support internal and external audits by providing procurement records.
• Maintain confidentiality of vendor pricing and commercial agreements.

Pay: ₹16,999.75 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person