Procurement Manager (Catering & Bakery Production)

Ghassan Aboud Group FZE is a prominent player in the catering and food production industry, known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join our team in the United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will oversee all sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities for our catering business, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality maintenance, and timely delivery of supplies.

As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize costs while maintaining high-quality standards. You will forecast supply needs based on business requirements and market trends, ensuring seamless operations throughout the year. Building strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring performance will be key aspects of your role.

In addition to sourcing quality food items and equipment for catering operations, you will manage inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize storage efficiency. Cost management is crucial in this role - you will maintain budgets, analyze costs for savings opportunities, and implement cost-control measures to ensure profitability. Compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards is paramount, requiring regular audits and assessments to uphold quality assurance.

The ideal candidate for this position should have at least 5+ years of experience in buying raw materials and packaging within the catering and food production industry. A graduate degree is required for this role. As a full-time employee in our company's RestaurantsCateringFood Services department, you will lead a procurement team towards achieving goals efficiently. Your ability to provide training and guidance to team members while preparing detailed procurement reports with cost analyses will be essential.

If you are a seasoned professional looking to make an impact in strategic procurement planning within the catering industry, we invite you to apply for the Procurement Manager position at Ghassan Aboud Group FZE. This role is ideal for individuals experienced in buying raw materials & packaging in Catering & Food Production Industry who are eager to contribute their expertise towards enhancing our operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.

• At least 5+ years of experience in Buying (Raw Materials & Packaging) in Catering & Food Production Industry

• - Strong negotiation skills
• - Excellent vendor management abilities
• - Proficient in cost analysis and budget management
• - Knowledge of food safety and industry standards

Seniority Level: Managerial-Level

• Manager

Job Functions: Finance & Accounting

• Buying
• Purchase
• Procurement
• Vendor Management

Industries : Information Technology

• Restaurants
• Catering
• Food Services