Procurement & Inventory Lead

About Crave

Crave is a premium vegetarian patisserie brand known for its high-quality cakes, desserts, and celebration experiences. We operate a large production kitchen, café, and multiple delivery channels across Bangalore.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly responsible and detail-oriented Procurement & Inventory Lead to manage raw material sourcing, vendor relationships, and inventory accuracy across our production kitchen.

This role is critical to ensuring smooth daily operations, cost control, and zero stock disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source and manage vendors for raw materials, packaging, and consumables
• Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and delivery timelines
• Identify alternate vendors for key ingredients (especially vegan and specialty items)
• Raise and manage purchase orders based on production requirements
• Track price fluctuations and maintain cost efficiency
• Track delivery timelines for all PO’s raised.

2. Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate stock records using Zoho Inventory (or similar system)
• Handle GRN (Goods Receipt Note) and ensure quantity & quality checks
• Track daily stock movement (inward/outward)
• Maintain minimum stock levels and trigger timely reorders
• Monitor wastage, expiry, and stock discrepancies

3. Coordination & Planning

• Work closely with production team to plan daily and weekly requirements
• Coordinate with dispatch team for packaging and material readiness
• Ensure zero stock-outs for critical SKUs

4. Reporting & Control

• Maintain daily and weekly reports on:
• Stock levels
• Purchases
• Vendor performance
• Cost trends
• Highlight risks, delays, or shortages proactively
• Support periodic stock audits.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in procurement, inventory, or supply chain (F&B preferred)
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of inventory systems (Zoho, Excel, etc.)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Street-smart, proactive, and solution-oriented.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes ownership and doesn’t wait for instructions
• Strong follow-up skills and discipline
• Ability to handle multiple vendors and moving parts
• Focus on accuracy, cost control, and reliability