Purchase Officer Hospitality

THE TEAM BUILDERS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking a Purchase Officer to manage the procurement of food and supplies for their restaurant. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in F&B purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and a good understanding of food safety regulations. This role requires excellent analytical abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join the team to ensure high-quality ingredients and materials are sourced efficiently while maintaining budgetary targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement within a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and ingredient availability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen and management to align purchases.
• Track and analyze purchasing data to optimize costs.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and maintain records.

Skills

F&B purchasing

Vendor management

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About the job PURCHASE OFFICER-HOSPITALITY

We are looking for a Purchase In-Charge to oversee the procurement of food, beverages, and other supplies for our client's restaurant. The ideal candidate will have experience in F&B purchasing, vendor management, and cost control, ensuring high-quality ingredients and materials are sourced efficiently while maintaining budgetary targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and establish relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and availability of key ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and management team to align purchases with operational needs.
• Track and analyze purchasing data to optimize costs and reduce waste.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement within a restaurant, hospitality, or F&B environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with procurement software or systems is a plus.