Head of Procurement (F&B)

The Head of Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing the procurement strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, cost optimization, and supply continuity.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Procurement & Category Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies covering food ingredients, beverages, packaging, indirect materials, equipment, MRO, and other non-food categories.
• Establish category management frameworks to optimize spend, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and identify opportunities for value creation across the procurement function.
• Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to proactively manage pricing volatility and supply risks.

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Build and manage relationships with key local and international suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, qualification, and contract negotiations.
• Develop supplier performance management programs focusing on quality, service, innovation, and sustainability.
• Ensure supply continuity through effective risk management and supplier diversification strategies.

Cost Management & Commercial Excellence

• Deliver annual procurement savings targets while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate business risks.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to optimize total cost of ownership across all spend categories.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.

Operational Procurement

• Oversee end-to-end purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure inventory optimization and efficient stock management in collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Implement procurement policies, controls, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Drive procurement process improvements and digitalization initiatives.

Quality, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure sourced products comply with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company requirements.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, legal regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support ESG and sustainability initiatives through supplier engagement and responsible sourcing practices.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to build a high-performance culture.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality Assurance, R&D, and Commercial teams.
• Act as a key business partner to senior leadership on procurement strategy and supply market developments.