16130 - Procurement Executive – Food & Beverage

ParamInfo; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

ParamInfo is seeking a proactive Food Procurement Executive in Dubai to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supply of food products for our hospitality operations. You will ensure timely procurement of quality items at competitive prices while adhering to food safety regulations and budgets.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, tendering, inventory coordination, and cost-control activities within ERP systems. A strong focus on compliance and supplier relations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, hospitality management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of food procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cost-analysis skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Proficient in Excel and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure food products, beverages, and related consumables from approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate favourable terms.
• Identify new suppliers and products to improve quality, availability and cost efficiency.
• Manage tendering, RFQ, and RFP processes for food purchases.
• Ensure procurement aligns with policies, processes and budgets.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Food & Beverage procurement

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Microsoft Excel

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or related field

Job description

16130 - Procurement Executive – Food & Beverage

Job Title: Procurement Executive – Food & Beverage

Job Location: Dubai

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Food Procurement Executive to manage the sourcing, purchasing, and supply of food products across our hospitality operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of quality food items at competitive prices while maintaining compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, and approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source and procure food products, beverages, and related consumables from approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, and negotiate favourable commercial terms.
• Identify new suppliers and products to enhance quality, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Manage tendering, RFQ, and RFP processes for food-related purchases.
• Ensure procurement activities align with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews based on quality, service, and pricing.
• Resolve supplier issues, shortages, quality concerns, and delivery discrepancies.
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain up-to-date supplier documentation.
• Supplier site visits and conduct audit

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Coordinate with culinary, operations, and store teams to forecast food requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and consumption trends to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Track market trends, seasonal availability, and commodity price fluctuations.

Cost Control & Analysis

• Analyze food purchasing spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate annual contracts, rebates, and volume discounts.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all food products comply with local authority regulations and food safety standards.
• Verify supplier certifications, licenses, HACCP compliance, and quality documentation.
• Ensure procurement records, contracts, and approvals are maintained accurately.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Reporting

• Prepare procurement reports on spend analysis, savings achieved, supplier performance, and inventory trends.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation within ERP systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within hospitality, hotels, catering, or food service industries.
• Strong understanding of food categories including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, dry goods, and beverages.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical and cost-management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and procurement best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Required Skills

• Food Beverage Procurement 3 0
• Food Procurement Executive 3 0
• Purchasing 3 0
• supply chain management 3 0
• Microsoft Excel 3 0