Procurement Manager – Food & Beverage (F&B)

Procurement Manager – Food & Beverage (F&B) Job Description A leading Saudi restaurant chain is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead its procurement operations, ensuring the cost-effective, timely, and consistent supply of high-quality food ingredients, fresh meat, packaging materials, equipment, and operational supplies across its restaurant network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector, particularly in multi-branch restaurant operations, with proven expertise in strategic sourcing, centralized purchasing, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and supply chain management. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's operational objectives, growth plans, and expansion initiatives. Manage centralized procurement of fresh meat, poultry, food ingredients, dry goods, packaging materials, kitchen equipment, and restaurant supplies. Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage local and international suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, consistent quality, and reliable supply. Establish long-term supplier partnerships, framework agreements, and volume-based purchasing contracts. Drive procurement cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, competitive negotiations, and market intelligence. Ensure uninterrupted availability of essential food ingredients and operational supplies across all restaurant branches. Oversee procurement planning and demand forecasting in coordination with restaurant operations, warehousing, and logistics teams. Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, product specifications, and compliance with contractual obligations. Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to optimize purchasing efficiency and inventory management. Ensure compliance with food safety standards, cold chain requirements, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations, and internal quality policies. Develop alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate supply disruptions, commodity price fluctuations, and supplier-related risks. Manage procurement budgets, purchasing controls, supplier contracts, and procurement-related financial reporting. Establish and monitor procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, product availability, and inventory optimization. Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team, ensuring accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Show more Show less