Purchase Manager

ISKCON Bangalore✔; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage organization in Bengaluru seeks an experienced procurement professional with over 10 years in purchasing/sourcing. Responsibilities include supplier management, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and monitoring procurement budgets. Ideal candidates have strong negotiation skills, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in inventory management software. This role offers opportunities to drive cost-saving initiatives and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in purchasing/sourcing within the Food & Beverage or hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of F&B product quality and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Create, approve, and track purchase orders ensuring timely delivery.
• Monitor procurement budgets and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in inventory management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management:Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and payment terms.
• Procurement Operations:Create, approve, and track purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and inspecting goods for quality.
• Inventory Control:Manage inventory levels (min/max), oversee stock rotation, and prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Financial Performance:Monitor procurement budgets, analyze expenses, and drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Compliance:Ensure all suppliers and products comply with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Required Experience and Skills

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in purchasing/sourcing within the Food & Beverage or hospitality industry.
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Hospitality Management.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of F&B product quality, market trends, and sourcing.