Experience Required: 10+ Years (Preferably in Hotels, F&B chains, or Resorts) Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fields About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Director of Purchase to oversee and streamline the procurement and supply chain operations across our hospitality units. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of sourcing, vendor management, cost control, and inventory optimization—aligned with the fast-paced demands of the hospitality industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic procurement plans in line with business goals and budgets. Oversee purchasing of all F&B, kitchen, housekeeping, engineering, and operating supplies for hotels/restaurants. Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate the best value contracts, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost-efficiency. Standardize purchasing processes across locations and monitor adherence to SOPs. Collaborate closely with culinary, operations, and finance teams to align purchase decisions with operational needs. Implement inventory management systems and ensure proper stock control. Monitor market trends, new product launches, and supplier performance for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with hygiene standards, licensing requirements, and regulatory norms. Optimize logistics, storage, and distribution of supplies to minimize wastage and pilferage. Lead, train, and manage a procurement team across properties or business units. Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in the hospitality industry. Strong understanding of F&B cost control, vendor auditing, and inventory systems (e.g., IDS, Prologic, or other PMS/ERP tools). Proven negotiation skills and experience managing large-volume sourcing. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Hands-on with procurement analytics, cost optimization, and vendor scorecards. Ability to work cross-functionally and handle multi-property operations. Preferred Experience With: Hotels, resort chains, high-end restro-bars, catering companies, or banquet-driven hospitality formats. Show more Show less