Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations for a leading hospitality group in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in food and beverage procurement, supplier management, cost control, and purchasing strategy within standalone F&B operations, restaurants, or catering businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and procurement strategies.
• Manage sourcing and procurement of food, beverages, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
• Monitor purchasing budgets, market prices, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure product quality, competitive pricing, and timely deliveries.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor evaluations, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Cost Control, and outlet managers.
• Oversee stock requirements and purchasing based on outlet demand.
• Manage and develop the purchasing team while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant purchasing and procurement experience.
• Substantial experience in F&B procurement is essential.
• Previous experience in standalone restaurants, F&B operations, or catering businesses is strongly preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team management abilities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• CIPS certification is an advantage.