JD Designation: Purchase Manager (Commercial Food Catering) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: Supply Chain Management Reporting: Group SCM Head / COO / Director Support Services About Company: A leading Conglomerate (33 years old) dealing in business of Commercial Food catering Services, Integrated Facilities Management Services, - Eligibility Criteria: - Candidates who have worked earlier in companies like Sodexo food catering services, Compass Food catering services or similar companies will be the best suitable for the said role. - Must have experience in importing ambient food products and its treatment throughout the import process till it reaches the site. - Must be extremely good in International purchases, Food Services Contracts, Commodity Pricing, managing local & global tenders, Import activities(end to end import process knowledge), inventory management with fair exposure in logistics management, vendor management & food catering business process. - Must have experience in procuring of raw material (food) used in commercial catering sector or hotel sector e.i, perishable, processed and fresh food products - MBA qualification or SCM certification or Material Management or Certifications such as MCIPS will be an added advantage - Job experience has to be in between 12 to 20 years only - Experience in trading of food stuff and can develop supply chain as a profit center and an independent business within the company Preferred duties & responsibilities: - Responsible for formulating & implementing procurement strategies to achieve organizational goals. - Demand forecasting based on various sites requirements & operations planning. - Analysing ageing inventory and taking necessary steps to liquidate it to avoid shrinkage. - Helping the concerned departments across categories in maintaining a good re ordering and inventory process. - Managing end-to-end procurement functions pertaining to Food Solutions (includes Food Raw materials, Equipment & CAPEX). - To involve in direct imports of products from around the world including disposable, fruits, vegetables and ambient food products. - Assessing the contracts terms and take initiatives in cost reduction / market information before finalizing the contract. - Negotiating Category instead of Contract. - Develop and implement a tender calendar for the department - Negotiated with the vendors for material procurement while liaising with Sr Management, ensuring statutory and HSE compliances - Keep abreast of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products - Creating action plans to improve supplier performance and delivery ratings. - Finalizing Service Level Agreements with suppliers with vendor management policies and rationalisation. - Delivering Financial savings targets (Purchase income, savings through purchase rationalization, alternate products) - Working with cross functional teams - Business Development, Operations, QHSE, 3 PL, Finance etc . - Ensuring quality, delivery and budget objectives are met as per organizational guidelines. - Analyze prices, with competitive bidding & risk assessment procedures, quoted by suppliers before on boarding/initiating contract activity. - Building up relationship with strategic supplier driving value to client and thus getting best pricing - Hands on Experience in handling 3PL Functions, Formulating Strategies, Putting Process Governance in place etc. - Conducting Vendor Analysis based on Experience, Financial Strength, delivery and major customer along with certifications if any. - Educating the procurement policy to internal stake holders and thus ensuring process is compliance. - Responsible for meeting the organization's demand & distribution planning cycle. Key skills preferred: Procurement Strategies, International Purchase, End to end import activities, Managing local & global tenders, Ambient food products knowledge, Supply Chain Management, Process Planning, Vendor Management, Cost Control & Reduction, Negotiation Skills, Team Management, Inventory Management, Leadership or Motivation, Business Forecast, 3PL Logistics Management, Vendor Training & Development, MIS/Reporting, ERP Knowledge etc. Salary Package: AED- . + Family Visa + Medical & Insurance (for self & family) + transportation + Annual Passage (30 day leave with salary + flight ticket both side for self & family) +91 8917281359

Overseas/International

Abu Dhabi

Procurement Manager - International Purchase - Commercial Food Catering Services 

Procurement Manager - International Purchase - Commercial Food Catering Services  ,Job Description for Procurement Manager - International Purchase - Commercial Food Catering Services  in HCArevival HR in  Overseas/International Abu Dhabi for (12-15) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Procurement Manager - International Purchase - Commercial Food Catering Services  in HCArevival HR in  Overseas/International Abu Dhabi for (12-15) years of experience. Apply Now!