Purchase Supervisor cum Accountant (Mandarin speaker)

Job Description:

The Purchase Supervisor cum Accountant is responsible for overseeing procurement operations for food ingredients, beverages, equipment, and other operational supplies required for F&B establishments, while also managing accounting and financial functions. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing, maintains quality standards, complies with UAE regulations, and supports financial accuracy and internal controls. The position works closely with suppliers, operations teams, and finance to ensure smooth and efficient business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of food ingredients, beverages, equipment, and operational supplies while ensuring cost-effective purchasing and quality standards.
• Source new products, obtain quotations, conduct market analysis, and negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers.
• Manage the full purchase order cycle, including creation, approval, tracking, and resolving supplier issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
• Coordinate with internal departments to forecast demand, plan procurement activities, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, analyze market trends, and identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain inventory tracking and procurement reports for management review.
• Maintain accurate financial records of purchases, invoices, and payments, including journal entries and supplier reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable/receivable functions, monitor procurement budgets, and ensure timely payment processing.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, and provide documentation for audits.

Job Type: Full-time