Procurement Officer

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Develop and implement group-wide procurement strategies
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers across all business units
• Lead supplier price benchmarking and contract negotiations
• Establish preferred supplier lists and enforce procurement standards

Cost Control & Margin Protection:

• Monitor input costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prevent supplier overpricing, duplicate billing, and procurement leakage
• Support profitability targets through disciplined sourcing and negotiation

Inventory & Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee inventory planning, reorder levels, and stock availability
• Reduce stock-outs, overstocking, expiry, and wastage
• Implement inventory controls for high-value and fast-moving items

Process, Controls & Compliance:

• Enforce procurement approval workflows and authority limits
• Ensure purchases align with approved budgets and policies
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting
• Support audits, stock counts, and reconciliations with Finance

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Build and manage the procurement and supply chain team
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Store Managers, and Kitchen Leads
• Support new store openings, expansions, and supplier onboarding

Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in procurement or supply chain leadership
• Experience in retail, FMCG, hospitality, food services, or logistics is highly preferred
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proven experience managing inventory and cost controls

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong commercial and negotiation mindset
• Data-driven and cost-focused decision-making
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, operational environments
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills