Senior Associate - Purchasing and Planning
Kitopi, United Arab Emirates

What You'll Do

• Sourcing for the high-quality supplies with the most economic packaging whilst obtaining the freshest produce at the most competitive prices.
• Drawing up plans for purchase of equipment, services, and supplies while maintaining the quality and consistency of Kitopi.
• Managing contracts and strong relationships with company’s vendors and suppliers to ensure best prices, negotiate supplier agreements and contracts.
• Managing external and internal stakeholders while coordinating with Kitopi Kitchen Managers.
• Supervising budgets set by the finance team and utilizing your numbers to obtain from your suppliers.
• Assisting in regional sourcing and data analysis.
• Communicating with executives to acquire approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors and suppliers.
• Conducting continuous shop and negotiation to ensure Kitopi gets the best possible prices on required supplies.
• Oversee the ordering of materials to keep our supply chain in a synchronized flow.
• Provide an efficient experience from order to delivery of goods.
• Manage purchase orders and track their progress to ensure orders are fulfilled and delivered correctly.
• Perform frequent supplier contract evaluations and prepare procurement contract related letters.
• Improving purchasing methods to reach the highest levels of efficiency to boost our supply chain operations.

Who We Look For

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or stock management within the F&B, FMCG, or hospitality industry.
• Proven track record in sourcing and vendor management with food distribution firms and international suppliers.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills required.
• Extensive experience in developing business specific contracts and agreements.
• Familiarity with purchasing fundamentals and ERP systems.
• Energetic and motivational leaderships focused on personal influence.
• Experience working directly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage expectations against rapid growth deadlines. 

Job Rewards and Benefits