Purchasing Staff

Kite Dining; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Dining in Bali is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, sourcing, and cost controls in a premium dining environment. You will negotiate terms, process orders, and monitor inventory to support consistent quality and profitability.

The role requires 1–3 years in F&B procurement, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with ERP systems. You will collaborate with chefs, sommelier, and operations to optimize purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of procurement or purchasing experience in F&B or premium dining.
• Strong commercial acumen with history of securing cost-effective contracts.
• Hands-on with inventory software, procurement platforms, and ERPs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost tracking and stock forecasting.
• Detail-oriented with ability to forecast purchasing needs from sales data.
• Professional integrity for vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate local and international suppliers, negotiate pricing, and establish payment terms
• Process daily and weekly purchase orders based on requisitions from the Executive Chef, Sommelier, and Operational Manager
• Monitor ingredient price fluctuations, procurement savings; collaborate with the FAT team to control expenses
• Coordinate with receiving or kitchen teams to verify deliveries against POs in quantity, quality, and invoiced price
• Input procurement data, vendor billing, and contract details into ERP platforms
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and corporate compliance standards

Skills

Commercial acumen

Vendor negotiations

Cost forecasting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sales data forecasting

Tools

Restaurant inventory software

Procurement tracking platforms

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KITE is a new casual fine dining restaurant and cocktail destination located in Canggu, Bali, led by renowned Michelin-starred Chef Lam Ming Kin (Chef Kin).

With over 20 years of international culinary experience, Chef Kin has worked in prestigious kitchens across Hong Kong, Paris, New York, and Shanghai, including Jean-Georges and Guy-Savoy’s Le Chiberta. He is best known as the founding chef of LONGTAIL Restaurant & Bar in Taipei, which earned a Michelin star for six consecutive years.

Inspired by Chef Kin’s culinary philosophy, KITE brings together modern Asian flavors, refined French cooking techniques, and creative sharing-style dishes. Our approach combines the precision and quality of fine dining with the relaxed, vibrant atmosphere of contemporary casual dining.

At KITE, we believe in creativity, discipline, teamwork, and continuous growth. We are building a passionate culinary team dedicated to exceptional ingredients, bold flavors, and memorable dining experiences.

About the role

This role involves managing vendor relationships, processing procurement orders, controlling costs, and ensuring quality assurance for food and beverage operations in a premium dining environment. You will source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, process purchase orders, monitor inventory, and maintain compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

Source and evaluate reliable local and international suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing, and establish favorable payment terms

Process daily and weekly purchase orders based on requisition requests from the Executive Chef, Sommelier, and Operational Manager

Monitor ingredient price fluctuations, track procurement savings, and collaborate with the FAT team to control operational expenses

Coordinate with the receiving or kitchen team to verify that all inbound deliveries match purchase orders in quantity, quality, and invoiced price

Accurately input procurement data, vendor billing, and contract details into the restaurant's inventory management and ERP platforms

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and corporate compliance standards

About you

1-3 years of proven procurement or purchasing experience in the food and beverage, hospitality, or premium dining industry

Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable track record of securing cost-effective vendor contracts

Hands-on familiarity with restaurant inventory software, procurement tracking platforms, and ERP systems

Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost tracking and stock forecasting

Detail-oriented with the capability to analyze yield and forecast purchasing needs based on historical sales data

Professional integrity and ethics essential for handling vendor negotiations and corporate funds

Clear, authoritative communication skills to liaise effectively between external suppliers, internal culinary teams, and senior management

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