Strategic Purchasing Manager – Food & Catering

Hizon's Restaurant & Catering Services, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hizon's Catering Services is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function and drive cost-effective sourcing for events, meals, and operations. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of ingredients, beverages, packaging, and equipment in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation and leadership skills to guide a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or any related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in the food service, catering, or hospitality industry.
• Proven experience in managing purchasing operations and supplier relationships.
• Knowledgeable in sourcing, canvassing, negotiating, and evaluating suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple purchasing requirements.
• Ability to lead and supervise a purchasing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with company objectives.
• Manage the sourcing and procurement of food ingredients, beverages, packaging materials, kitchen supplies, equipment, and other operational requirements.
• Ensure that all items are available on time based on event schedules, production plans, and approved purchase requests.
• Identify, evaluate, accredit, and maintain reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and supply agreements.
• Monitor market prices, product availability, seasonal supply changes, and potential shortages.
• Review quotations and prepare price comparisons and supplier recommendations.
• Ensure that purchased items meet required specifications, quality standards, food safety requirements, and approved budgets.
• Monitor supplier performance based on quality, pricing, delivery accuracy, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the Purchasing Team.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Decision-making

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Hizon's Catering Services is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function and drive cost-effective sourcing for events, meals, and operations. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of ingredients, beverages, packaging, and equipment in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation and leadership skills to guide a