Assistant Manager (Grocery Procurement)

Company Description:

Since 1918, S. Zia-ul-Haq & Sons has been a leading service provider in various domains including Catering, Housekeeping, Janitorial, Camp Management Services, Manpower Supply, Civil Engineering, HVAC, and more. The company is committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and adopting new technologies to enhance service quality. Customer satisfaction is at the core of the company's values, with a focus on providing a one-stop solution for all customer needs.

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role located in Quetta, as a Grocery Assistant Manager. The Grocery Assistant Manager will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the overall operations of a grocery store, providing excellent customer service, supervising staff, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and control all the departmental activities of Grocery Procurement.

· Maintain a detailed awareness of current and emerging procurement best practices and ensure all associated policies of the organization are reviewed accordingly.

· Ensure materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for smooth operation.

· Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the company's needs.

· Identify new suppliers, agreed terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.

· Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.g. Accounts, Finance, Operations & Warehouse.

· Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spends.

· Time to time visit the Suppliers to build business relationship for longer run.

· To carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology.

· Coordinate for vendor activity and negotiations.

· Analyze trends in vendor pricing and sales activity to determine correct timing of purchases.

· Ensure performance data is obtained regarding the organization’s key suppliers, contractors and service providers, and that such data is reviewed in order to identify and correct weaknesses.

· Attend Daily and occasionally meetings with other departments and as well as management

· Prepare and monitor all activities and documentation of ISO-9001, HACCP & ISO-22000 standards.

· Participate in internal & surveillance audit.

· Ensure Compliance of all HSE, HACCAP, ISO 22000/9001/14000 & 45001 related guidelines related to his area of responsibility.

Skills

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

· Must have Knowledge regarding Grocery items

· Experience in Supermarkets and Sales

· Inventory Control management skills

· Good Negotiation Skills

· Good Interpersonal Skills

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel

Benefits:

· Market Competitive Salary

· Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualification

· Graduate/Masters (BBA, MBA. Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field)

Experience

· Minimum 3 to 5 year preferable in Catering/Departmental Stores or Food industry

· Prior experience in a grocery store setting, with a focus on customer service, staff supervision, and inventory management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs75,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person