Junior Buyer - Kout Food Group

Responsible for planning and procuring items needed by the Company at most competitive prices and as per approved specifications.

- Obtains usage forecast and promotion plans from the Marketing and Operations of brand(s)
- Monitor inventory, send RFQ, negotiate and issue purchase orders based on evaluated lead-times, quantities and price justification
- Meets with vendors to negotiate improved pricing, payment terms, product quality, packaging and delivery
- Ensures products supplied by the suppliers are quality products as per franchisors specification, wherever applicable
- Develops new and alternate suppliers for various products. Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones
- Also develops/maintains supplier’s database and performance score card
- Develops and maintains product master data with alternate suppliers by each product
- Develop and ensure supplier management for compliance to company requirements and procedures
- Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments
- Negotiating and supervising supply contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Monitors market prices for various raw materials and in various currencies and ensure best prices are negotiated at the right time
- Proactive approach on planning and sourcing of marketing promotional activities with complete visibility and tracking
- Supports restaurant operation in launch of new products & opening of new restaurants on time
- Lead assigned categories by diligently studying respective commodities and market conditions. In the process create alternate suppliers for price and logistics benefits

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