PURCHASER - FOOD AND SUPPLIES

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for executing quotation, negotiation, and procurement processes for products, ensuring supply continuity with emphasis on quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery timelines. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in the procurement of food and various supplies. 2. Opportunity to negotiate with suppliers and optimize costs. 3. Focus on results and cost reduction in procurement management. **Position: Purchaser** **Department:** Procurement / Purchasing **Reports to:** Administrative / Financial Management **Position Summary:** Responsible for executing quotation, bidding, negotiation, and procurement processes for products, ensuring the company’s adequate supply with emphasis on quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery timelines. Engages in purchasing food, hygiene and cleaning materials, office supplies, and other necessary operational supplies. **Key Responsibilities:** * Conduct quotations and negotiations with suppliers of food, hygiene and cleaning materials, office supplies, and general supplies; * Issue purchase orders and monitor the entire process through final delivery; Public tenders * Develop and maintain supplier relationships to secure better commercial terms; * Analyze prices, delivery timelines, quality, and payment terms; * Monitor inventory levels jointly with the logistics/warehouse department; * Ensure adherence to delivery deadlines and resolution of discrepancies; * Register and update suppliers and products; * Track market trends and price fluctuations; * Support cost reduction and procurement process optimization; * Ensure compliance with internal policies and sanitary regulations (especially for food). **Requirements:** * Completed high school education (a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields is preferred); * Prior experience in this role, preferably within the food or distribution sector; * Knowledge of negotiation and supplier management; * Basic understanding of inventory control; * Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel). **Behavioral Competencies:** * Strong communication and negotiation skills; * Organization and planning ability; * Analytical mindset; * Proactivity; * Results- and cost-reduction orientation; * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.