Food Supervisor / Senior Supervisor – Procurement (Hospitality Industry) - Delhi

We are seeking a proactive and experiencedFood Procurement Supervisor / Sr. Supervisorto manage end-to-end procurement of food and beverage items. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge ofstaples, perishables, dairy, groceries (imported & local), meat, and poultry, with proven expertise in vendor management, cost optimization, and compliance with food safety regulations.

Core Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Coordination

• Source, evaluate, and purchaseperishable and non-perishable food items, beverages, and kitchen consumables based on requisitions.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers and prepare comparative statements.
• Create and trackPurchase Ordersin the ERP system to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate closely withExecutive ChefsandF&B Managersto ensure correct quality, quantity, and specifications.
• Manage procurement of imported and specialty ingredients as per menu and seasonal needs.

2. Vendor Management

• Identify, onboard, and maintain a reliable supplier base for variousF&B categories(produce, meat, seafood, dairy, grocery, bakery, beverages, etc.).
• Maintain updated vendor data, rate contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure vendors comply withfood safety, quality, and hygienestandards.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations in coordination with kitchen and stores teams.

3. Cost Control & Compliance

• Negotiate with vendors to secure thebest price, quality, and delivery terms.
• Ensure purchases adhere tobudget guidelinesand companyprocurement policies.
• Verify invoice rates and quantities against purchase orders and GRNs.
• Assist the Cost Control team withprice variance analysisandconsumption tracking.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate procurement records, approvals, purchase orders, and delivery details.
• Monitor pending orders and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Prepareweekly and monthly procurement reportsand supplier performance summaries.
• Support internal and externalaudit processeswith relevant documentation
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Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree inBusiness Administration, Commerce, Hospitality, Food Technology, Agro Business, or a related field.
• Minimum7+ yearsof experience inHospitality / Food Procurement / Central Purchasing.
• Experience managing aprocurement volume of at least 100 Cr annually.
• Hands-on experience withSAPor other ERP systems (IDS, Oracle, Material Control preferred).
• Strong understanding ofFSSAI guidelines,food safety laws, andimport procedures (FTA, documentation, etc.).
• Proficiency inMS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding offood categories and ingredients.
• Excellentnegotiation and vendor managementskills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency inMS OfficeandERP systems(SAP / IDS / Oracle).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Knowledge ofFSSAI standardsandfood safety regulations.
• Result-oriented, organized, and proactive approach.