Senior Procurement Executive

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Executive (F&B) to lead procurement activities across our hospitality and food & beverage operations. This role plays a critical part in managing supplier relationships, optimizing purchasing strategies, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused sourcing of goods-particularly perishable and non-perishable F&B items and hospitality supplies. You will work closely with culinary, operations, and finance teams to ensure that procurement decisions align with business needs and guest experience standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for F&B and hospitality-related items, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage a reliable supplier base for food products, beverages, kitchen equipment, and hotel supplies.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing structures with local and international vendors.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and sourcing certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
• Monitor stock levels in coordination with stores and kitchen teams; forecast demand to minimize waste and shortages.
• Track orders, manage delivery timelines, and resolve any supply chain issues proactively.
• Collaborate with chefs, outlet managers, and purchasing teams to understand specific needs and seasonal requirements.
• Maintain and regularly audit procurement records, supplier databases, and price lists.
• Analyze purchasing trends and prepare monthly cost and savings reports for management.
• Stay updated on F&B market trends, product innovations, and supplier developments by attending industry expos and events.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of procurement experience in the hospitality or F&B industry; experience with perishables is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiation, strategic sourcing, and cost control.
• Solid knowledge of hospitality procurement standards, food safety regulations, and supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software (e.g., Odoo, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

If you're a proactive procurement professional with deep industry knowledge and a passion for driving value and efficiency in F&B operations, we'd love to hear from you.