Executive – Procurement (F&B & Retail)

Wonderla Holidays Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderla Holidays Ltd. in Bengaluru is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing for Food & Beverage and Retail consumables. The role involves negotiating with local suppliers, creating POs, and ensuring cost-effective, quality-compliant purchases aligned with brand standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory with FIFO/FEFO for perishables, demand planning, timely deliveries, and coordinating with Stores, Finance, and Audit to ensure smooth payment processing.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for Food & Beverage and retail items.
• Vendor negotiation and contract management experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure Food & Beverage items, retail merchandise, consumables, packaging materials, and services from approved vendors.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, hygiene, and brand standards.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for adherence to terms, quality, shelf life, and operational needs.
• Create and process Purchase Orders per approved indent and budget.
• Prepare and verify Goods Received Notes for F&B and retail supplies with Stores and Operations.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels with FIFO/FEFO for perishables; conduct physical counts and reconcile variances.
• Coordinate with F&B Operations, Retail, Stores, Finance, and Audit for procurement and payment processes.

Job description

To manage end-to-end procurement of Food & Beverage and Retail consumables, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, timely availability, quality compliance, and smooth operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and procure Food & Beverage items, retail merchandise, consumables, packaging materials, and services from approved local and regional vendors.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, hygiene, and brand standards.
• Evaluate vendor quotations to ensure alignment with commercial terms, quality parameters, shelf life, and operational requirements.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved indent and budget.
• Prepare and verify Goods Received Notes (GRN) for F&B and retail supplies in coordination with Stores and Operations teams.
• Maintain inventory at optimum levels, ensuring FIFO/FEFO (First Expiry First Out) compliance, especially for perishable items.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile variances.
• Handle daily operational procurement needs, including demand planning, order placement, follow-ups, and delivery coordination.
• Monitor and ensure timely delivery to avoid stock-outs during peak operational hours.
• Address and resolve vendor-related issues related to supply shortages, quality deviations, damages, billing discrepancies, and service concerns.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance based on quality consistency, delivery timelines, pricing, and service levels.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support high-volume sales, seasonal demand, promotions, and short lead-time requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, statutory requirements, and internal procurement policies.
• Coordinate with F&B Operations, Retail, Stores, Finance, and Audit teams for smooth procurement and payment processing.
• Perform any other ad-hoc procurement or operational duties as assigned by management.