Purchasing Supervisor

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all branches are consistently supplied with the ingredients and operational materials required for smooth day-to-day operations. This role oversees the end-to-end purchasing process, including order placement, supplier coordination, cost control, inventory management, and sourcing solutions to prevent supply disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the procurement of ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies for all branches through existing suppliers.
• Monitor purchase orders and delivery schedules to ensure goods are delivered accurately, on time, and in full.
• Proactively resolve supply shortages, delivery delays, and other procurement-related issues to minimize operational impact.
• Track purchasing expenses against budget targets and work with suppliers to address cost increases and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating commercial terms and sourcing alternative or backup suppliers when necessary.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control systems and standardized stock counting procedures across branches.
• Collaborate closely with Branch Managers, Head Chefs, and relevant departments to confirm product specifications, quantities, and purchasing requirements.
• Support branch-level demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing waste.
• Prepare and present regular purchasing performance, supplier performance, and cost analysis reports to the Operations Manager.
• Participate in procurement improvement initiatives and other ad hoc projects to support business objectives.

Key Success Metrics

• Supplier On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) Delivery Rate.
• Purchasing costs versus budget and overall cost trends.
• Order accuracy and reduction of stock-out incidents.
• Supplier performance and procurement efficiency.
• Inventory accuracy and stock management effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within the food & beverage, hospitality, or restaurant industry.
• Strong negotiation, cost management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent in Thai, with professional working proficiency in English.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple orders and supplier relationships simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to urgent operational requirements.
• Willingness to travel between branches and supplier locations as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Annual Leave 7 days / year
• Public Holidays 13-14 days / year
• Travel Allowance can reimbursed as incurred.

Location : Soi Sukhumvit 13, Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok