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• Oversee daily operations in a dynamic hospitality environment
• Develop F&B expertise through hands-on experience
• Lead teams and promote cross-department collaboration

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Food and Beverage to join their operations. This pivotal, middle-management role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing preferred suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance for our hospitality operations, including hotels, restaurants, and serviced apartments. If you have a strong background in procurement, a commercial mindset, and are committed to driving cost optimisation and process excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.
• Achieve cost savings through effective supplier negotiation, contract terms, and demand planning while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage tendering, negotiation, and other procurement-related activities.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate strong relationships with key and preferred F&B suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise.
• Conduct supplier selection, contract negotiation, and cost management based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Ensure that suppliers comply with food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and conduct activities in an ethical and transparent manner.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Help to drive process excellence through automation and digitalisation across procurement.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisional managers to ensure procurement activities support business objectives.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and performance.

Key Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain or similar is preferred.
• Management, in a related field is required.
• Proven end-to-end procurement experience is essential.
• Experience managing contracts, tenders, and supplier negotiations is desirable.
• Knowledge of Hospitality Operations, especially purchasing for hotels, restaurants, and serviced apartments, is essential.
• Demonstrated Negotiation and Vendor Management skills.
• Strong capabilities in Cost Control and Budget Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and written Communication Skills.
• High level of Integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Proven Team Orientation and strong Attention to Detail.

If this role is the next step in your exciting career, please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format with a cover letter.

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24925" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.