Sr. Executive or Assistant Manager - Purchase (Food & Beverages)

Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University (SGTU); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University (SGTU) in Gurugram seeks a dynamic Sr. Executive/Assistant Manager Purchase (Food & Beverages) to oversee end-to-end procurement for hospital operations, ensuring timely availability, competitive pricing, and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires managing a wide range of F&B items, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional coordination with F&B, Kitchen, Nutrition, Stores and Finance teams to optimize costs and reduce wastage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end procurement for food & beverage items in large organizations.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple vendors.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of food & beverage items, groceries, dairy and kitchen supplies.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, terms, credit periods and delivery schedules; ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Coordination

Education

MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Procurement software

Job description

We're Hiring | Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager Purchase (Food & Beverages)

Department: Purchase
Industry: University / Hospital

Job Summary

SGT University, Gurugram is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager Purchase (Food & Beverages) to manage end-to-end procurement of food, beverages, kitchen supplies, and related consumables for hospital operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring timely availability, competitive pricing, quality compliance, and efficient vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of food & beverage items, grocery, fresh produce, dairy, beverages, bakery products, kitchen consumables and related supplies.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate prices, commercial terms, credit periods and delivery schedules.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with approved specifications, quality standards and budgets.
• Monitor market prices and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with F&B, Kitchen, Nutrition/Dietary, Stores, Finance and other user departments.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and follow up for timely deliveries.
• Ensure vendor compliance with required food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Monitor vendor performance, product quality, rejection/replacement and service levels.
• Maintain procurement MIS, comparative statements, rate contracts and vendor records.
• Support inventory optimization and reduction of wastage/obsolete stock.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.
• 4 to 8 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in hospitals, hotels, healthcare, catering or large institutions.
• Strong knowledge of F&B products and supplier markets.
• Good negotiation, analytical and vendor‑management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.