Chocomelt
Full Time
Kuwait
Posted 1 month ago
The role is responsible for overseeing the group’s procurement activities, ensuring all purchase requests are efficiently processed in a cost-effective manner. This includes negotiating and sourcing products and services, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining supplier performance to align with the organization’s standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implement purchasing programs, policies, and procedures to meet organizational needs.
- Possess strong knowledge in inventory management, including proficiency in inventory management software (Oracle Fusion and Hospitality) and Microsoft Office.
- Maintain an expiry tracking sheet and coordinate with relevant departments before expiration.
- Implement cost-saving strategies to reduce the Cost of Goods Sold.
- Supervise the GCC team in purchasing operations.
- Responsible for procuring and stocking food materials, printing, non-food items, and packaging for all company restaurants.
- Understand tax implications related to imports and exports.
- Continuously assess products, services, and vendors for improvement and source cost-effective alternatives.
- Assist the finance team with supplier reconciliation queries.
- Identify and establish reliable supply sources.
- Organize adequate storage for perpetual inventory items and apply corporate policies and initiatives for cost efficiency.
- Process purchase requests from departments.
- Ensure scheduled physical stock counts are conducted.
- Manage the inventory module, reviewing purchase orders and store processes.
- Establish standard purchasing specifications.
- Implement record-keeping and issuance procedures.
- Safeguard inventory from waste, spoilage, and theft.
- Purchase goods at competitive prices in correct quantities.
- Regularly report on purchased goods and inventory levels to support future purchasing.
- Maintain and organize all necessary documents confidentially but with accessible management.
- Travel as required to attend fairs, exhibitions, etc.
- Liaise with shipping companies and possess foundational knowledge in logistics and bank documentation.
- Maintain effective MIS and generate management-requested reports.
- Stay updated on market trends, innovations, and value offerings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by direct line manager.
Skills:
- Basic knowledge in accounting and negotiation skills for routine purchase transactions.
- Proficient in inventory management, including software usage and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare stock reports, statements, and projections.
- Skilled in maintaining accounting and procurement documentation.
- Knowledge of customs and clearance processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.
- 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.