Fire And Ice Pizzeria is seeking a dedicated and result-oriented Procurement In-charge to oversee day-to-day purchasing functions, manage vendor relationships, and enforce strict cost control measures. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that high-quality food ingredients and operational supplies are sourced at competitive prices while maintaining our brand's high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle daily purchasing requirements, request quotations, compare market rates, and ensure the prompt procurement of kitchen ingredients and restaurant operational materials.
- Monitor market pricing trends, keep updated pricing records, and immediately flag unusual price hikes to management for prior authorization.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiate favorable pricing, and continuously monitor vendor delivery schedules, quality, and performance.
- Ensure all procured goods meet quality, freshness, and specification requirements approved by the Head Chef and Owner.
- Work alongside Stores, Kitchen, and Operations departments to ensure balanced stock levels, preventing both inventory shortages and excessive waste.
- Keep meticulous records of quotations, invoices, purchase orders, and vendor details, submitting periodic procurement and price analysis reports.
- Partner with the Accounts, Kitchen, and Operations teams to maintain operational transparency and ensure seamless workflow execution.