Food Supervisor / Senior Supervisor – Procurement (Hospitality Industry)

Job Title: Food Supervisor / Senior Supervisor – Procurement (Hospitality Industry)

Department: Procurement / F&B Supply Chain

Location: Delhi, India

Ag. Limit: 25 – 35 years

Experience: 7+ years

Role Synopsis:

Food (Supervisor/Senior Supervisor) – Procurement will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement of food items and consumables for the organisation’s

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in

  Business Administration, Food Technology, Hospitality, Agro, Commerce

  , or a related field.

• 7+ years of proven experience managing food procurement operations in the hospitality industry (hotel, resort, catering, or central kitchen setup).

• Demonstrated experience in handling an annual food purchase value of

  ₹100 Crore or more

  .
• Strong vendor base and experience with

  overseas sourcing

  and

  import documentation

  .
• Working knowledge of

  SAP / ERP systems

  preferred.
• Proficiency in

  MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Coordination

• Source, evaluate, and purchase perishable and non-perishable food items, beverages, and consumables.
• Obtain and analyze quotations to prepare comparative statements for management review.
• Issue and track purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Coordinate closely with

  Chefs and F&B Managers

  to meet quality and quantity requirements.
• Manage procurement of

  imported and specialty ingredients

  as per menu and seasonal demands.

2. Vendor Management

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers across all F&B categories (fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, grocery, bakery, beverages, etc.).
• Maintain updated vendor databases, rate contracts, and supplier performance records.
• Ensure suppliers comply with

  FSSAI

  and food safety standards.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews and evaluations.

3. Cost & Compliance

• Negotiate effectively for best pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure all procurements are within approved budgets and comply with procurement policies.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Support the cost control team with

  price variance

  and

  consumption analysis

  reports.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of PRs, approvals, POs, and deliveries.
• Track pending POs and follow up for timely supply.
• Generate weekly and monthly procurement and supplier performance reports.
• Assist internal and external audits with necessary procurement documentation.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  staples, perishables, dairy, grocery, meat & poultry

  categories.
• Excellent

  negotiation, coordination, and vendor relationship

  skills.
• Hands-on experience in

  ERP systems (SAP, IDS, Oracle, Material Control, etc.)

  .
• Understanding of

  FSSAI and food safety regulations

  .
• Strong

  analytical, communication, and teamwork

  skills.
• Attention to detail and strong

  follow-up discipline

  .