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

Age Limit: 25-35 years

Experience: 5+ 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 organisations

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in 

  Business Administration, Food Technology, Hospitality, Agro, Commerce

  , or a related field.

• 5+ 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

  .