Buyer - Supply Chain
Overview
Responsible for ensuring the cost-effective, reliable and timely supply of food products, packaging, commodities, equipment and operational goods across the restaurant network.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Management, Logistics or a related field.
- 3–5 years' experience in procurement, buying or strategic sourcing.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and commercial agreements.
- Experience procuring food products, packaging, commodities or operational goods.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management and supply chain operations.
- Experience using ERP systems and procurement technologies.
- Strong analytical skills, including cost modelling, spend analysis and advanced Excel proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Source and procure food products, packaging, commodities, equipment, consumables and other operational requirements.
- Manage RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations and onboarding processes.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, rebates, payment terms and supplier agreements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic supply partners.
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service level agreements.
- Manage supplier contracts, renewals and commercial agreements.
- Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure consistent product availability across the restaurant network.
- Monitor commodity pricing, market trends and supply chain risks.
- Work closely with inventory planning and distribution teams to manage stock availability.
- Resolve supplier shortages, delivery challenges and quality concerns.
- Conduct spend analysis, cost comparisons and supplier performance reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins and procurement efficiencies.
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Quality Assurance and New Product Development teams.
- Support new product launches, promotional campaigns and business expansion initiatives.
- Prepare procurement reports, supplier scorecards and market intelligence updates.
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