Purchaser

Salary: 26k - 30k depending on qualifications and Can start asap.

Work Location: BGC

Job Summary The Purchaser is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and cost-effective procurement of food, beverages, packaging materials, operating supplies, cleaning chemicals, and equipment required by the company's restaurants and commissary. The role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors inventory requirements, and ensures purchases meet the company's quality standards while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or related field.

Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in restaurants, hotels, food manufacturing, or commissary operations.

Experience handling food, beverage, and restaurant operational supplies is highly preferred.

Knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP/POS (i.e. NetSuite) purchasing modules is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and purchasing documentation.

Working Conditions

Office-based with regular visits to restaurant (airport), supplier facilities, and warehouses.

May require occasional travel for supplier accreditation, product sourcing, and market visits.

Availability outside regular working hours may be required to address urgent procurement concerns.

Success in the Role

A successful Purchaser consistently ensures uninterrupted supply to all business units, secures competitive pricing, maintains excellent supplier relationships, minimizes procurement costs, and supports the company's profitability through strategic purchasing decisions.

Required Competencies

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical and numerical ability

Excellent planning and organization

Attention to detail

Supplier relationship management

Cost-conscious mindset

Integrity and confidentiality

Time management

Effective communication

Problem-solving and decision-making

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Purchase cost savings achieved versus budget

On-time procurement and supplier delivery rate

Stock-out incidents

Emergency purchase frequency

Purchase Order processing turnaround time

Supplier quality compliance

Inventory turnover performance

Purchase price variance

Supplier performance rating

Accuracy of purchasing documentation