Purchasing Manager – HORECA

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager with a minimum of 10 years of direct purchasing and procurement experience within the HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants & Catering). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in food and beverage procurement, supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost control, and contract negotiations, with a proven ability to manage procurement operations and ensure product quality, availability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, purchasing, and delivery follow-up.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with local and international suppliers within the HORECA industry.
• Manage the procurement of food, beverages, raw materials, packaging, and non-food supplies.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions to optimize costs.
• Ensure purchased products meet quality specifications, food safety standards, and operational requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and commodity prices to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier network and alternative sourcing channels.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure product availability and timely deliveries.
• Monitor purchasing budgets, inventory levels, lead times, and procurement KPIs.
• Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team. Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of direct purchasing/procurement experience within the HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants & Catering).
• Previous experience in hotels, restaurant chains, catering companies, or HORECA businesses is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage procurement and supplier markets.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience managing food and non-food purchasing categories.
• Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and procurement budgeting.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Very good command of English.