Purchase Manager

Job Title: Purchase Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and organized Purchase Manager to manage procurement activities for food, beverages, raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, quality control, timely availability of materials, and strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage procurement of food ingredients, beverages, frozen items, and consumables.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure quality standards, pricing, and delivery timelines are met.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with stores, kitchen, and operations teams.
• Control purchase costs, wastage, and inventory variance.
• Maintain purchase records, POs, invoices, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company SOPs.
• Develop alternate suppliers to avoid supply disruptions.
• Prepare purchase reports and cost analysis for management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3–6 years of experience in purchase/procurement (F&B or hospitality preferred).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good knowledge of inventory management and costing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / ERP / Purchase systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in café, QSR, or central kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of frozen food and cold-chain procurement.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,328.31 - ₹35,356.45 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)

Work Location: In person