Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Lite Bite Foods (LBF); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lite Bite Foods (LBF) invites an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end CAPEX procurement for new restaurant openings, renovations and expansion projects across our portfolio in India. You will source and negotiate with vendors for kitchen equipment, furniture, signage and civil items, coordinate with Projects, Operations and Finance, and track POs from quotation to project closure.

The role requires 4–7 years in Procurement/SCM, MBA preferred, strong negotiation and ERP/Excel

Qualifications

• Graduate; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in Procurement / SCM, hospitality/restaurant preferred.
• Strong hands-on CAPEX procurement experience for openings/renovations.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement for new restaurant openings, renovations, and expansion projects.
• Source, negotiate, and procure kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures, signage, civil items, and related needs.
• Identify reliable CAPEX vendors, obtain quotations, and prepare comparisons.
• Coordinate with Projects, Operations, Finance, and Design teams; track POs to closure.
• Ensure adherence to budgets, specifications, and project timelines.

Skills

CAPEX Procurement

Hospitality Procurement

Vendor Management

Cost Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Project Procurement

Commercial Management

Purchase Order Management

Cost Control

Supply Chain Coordination

Advanced MS Excel

ERP / Procurement Systems

Education

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement

Graduate in any discipline

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Vendor Management Tools

Job description

To manage end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for the organization, ensuring timely availability of materials, competitive pricing, quality compliance, and effective vendor management. The role will have a strong focus on CAPEX procurement for new restaurant openings, renovations, and expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. CAPEX Procurement Mandatory

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement for new restaurant openings, renovations, and expansion projects.
• Source and procure kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures, electrical items, signage, civil items, and other project-related requirements.
• Identify and develop reliable CAPEX vendors and negotiate commercial terms.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, prepare comparative statements, and recommend vendors.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with approved budgets, specifications, and project timelines.
• Coordinate with Projects, Operations, Finance, and Design teams for CAPEX requirements.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, installation, and project closure.

2. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Handle procurement of operational and non-operational materials as assigned.
• Identify new vendors and maintain an effective vendor network.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead time, and service agreements.
• Conduct vendor evaluations based on cost, quality, service, and delivery performance.
• Ensure adherence to approved vendor and procurement policies.

3. Cost & Commercial Management

• Drive cost optimization through negotiation, alternate sourcing, and vendor benchmarking.
• Prepare quotation comparisons and support management in procurement decisions.
• Monitor procurement against approved budgets and highlight cost deviations.
• Support annual rate contracts and long-term commercial agreements.

4. Supply Chain Coordination

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to restaurants and project locations.
• Coordinate with vendors, logistics partners, warehouse, Operations, and Project teams.
• Monitor pending orders and proactively resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, POs, quotations, and vendor documentation.

5. Compliance & Process

• Ensure procurement is carried out as per company policies and approval matrix.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all purchases.
• Coordinate with Finance for invoice verification and payment-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and procurement SOPs.

Key Skills

• CAPEX Procurement
• Hospitality / Restaurant Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Cost Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Procurement
• Commercial Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Cost Control
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Advanced MS Excel
• ERP / Procurement Systems

Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in Procurement / SCM, preferably in the Hospitality, Restaurant, QSR, Retail, or F&B industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in CAPEX procurement is mandatory.
• Experience in restaurant opening, renovation, expansion, or project procurement will be highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and procurement requirements simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to project/restaurant locations as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• CAPEX procurement within approved budget
• Procurement cost savings
• Vendor performance and compliance
• On-time material delivery
• New restaurant/project procurement closure
• Purchase order turnaround time
• Vendor development and alternate sourcing
• Procurement process compliance

Preferred Industry Experience

Hospitality | Restaurants | QSR | F&B | Retail | Hotels | Food Service