F&B Procurement Pro: Fresh Food Sourcing & Cost Control

Parx cafe LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Parx cafe LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced F&B procurement professional to source and purchase fresh food, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, dry goods, beverages, packaging, and restaurant supplies. You will obtain supplier quotations, negotiate terms, and ensure timely deliveries across branches.

You will monitor stock usage, maintain supplier lists, and identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding quality and food safety standards. English/Arabic communication is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of F&B procurement experience, preferably within restaurants or hospitality in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE food suppliers and wholesale markets.
• Experience sourcing meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, dairy, dry goods, and restaurant consumables.
• Strong negotiation and cost-control skills.
• Good understanding of food quality, shelf life, storage, and food safety requirements.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Good communication and supplier-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent restaurant requirements.
• Arabic and English communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase fresh food, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, dry goods, beverages, packaging, and restaurant supplies.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and consistent quality.
• Negotiate prices, credit terms, delivery schedules, and supply agreements.
• Coordinate closely with chefs, branch managers, warehouse, and accounts teams.
• Monitor daily and weekly purchasing requirements based on consumption and stock levels.
• Follow up on purchase orders and ensure timely deliveries to all branches.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Maintain approved supplier lists and regularly evaluate supplier performance.
• Check received items against purchase orders, agreed prices, quantities, and specifications.
• Assist with sourcing new products and ingredients for menu development.

Skills

F&B procurement

UAE supplier market

Sourcing meat/poultry/seafood/dairy/dg

Negotiation & cost-control

Food quality & safety

Excel & reporting

Supplier management

English & Arabic communication

Job description

Parx cafe LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced F&B procurement professional to source and purchase fresh food, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, dry goods, beverages, packaging, and restaurant supplies. You will obtain supplier quotations, negotiate terms, and ensure timely deliveries across branches.

You will monitor stock usage, maintain supplier lists, and identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding quality and food safety standards. English/Arabic communication is preferred.