Food Supervisor / Senior Food Supervisor

 Procurement & Coordination ● Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing perishable and non-perishable food items, beverages, and kitchen consumables as per daily requisitions. ● Obtain and evaluate quotations from multiple suppliers and prepare comparative statements. ● Issue and track Purchase Orders in the ERP system and ensure timely deliveries through regular follow-ups. ● Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef and F&B Managers to ensure procurement of the right quality and quantity. ● Support procurement of imported or specialty ingredients based on menu and seasonal requirements. 2. Vendor Management ● Identify and develop reliable suppliers across F&B categories such as fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, grocery, bakery, and beverages. ● Maintain updated vendor lists, rate contracts, and supplier performance records. ● Ensure supplier compliance with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards. ● Conduct periodic vendor evaluations with feedback from kitchen and receiving teams. 3. Cost & Compliance ● Assist in negotiations to secure the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms. ● Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets and follow company procurement policies. ● Verify invoice rates and quantities against Purchase Orders and Goods Received Notes (GRN). ● Support the Cost Control team in price variance analysis and consumption reporting. 4. Documentation & Reporting ● Maintain accurate records of purchase requests, approvals, Purchase Orders, and deliveries. ● Monitor pending Purchase Orders and follow up to ensure timely supply. ● Generate weekly and monthly procurement and supplier performance reports. ● Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation. Key Skills & Competencies ● Basic understanding of food categories, ingredients, and F&B procurement processes. ● Strong negotiation, coordination, and vendor relationship management skills. ● Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as IDS, SAP, Oracle, or Material Control systems. ● Good communication skills, teamwork, and follow-up discipline. ● Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (FSSAI compliance).