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.

Purchasing Manager – F&B / Catering