Job Description – Purchase Manager (Food & Beverage)

Department: Food & Beverage (F&B;)
Location: Hospital
Reporting To: Head – Operations / General Manager

Position Summary

The Purchase Manager – F&B; will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of food, beverages, kitchen consumables, and related supplies for the hospital's Food & Beverage department. The role requires an experienced procurement skilled from the Hotel/Hospitality Industry who can ensure timely purchasing, maintain quality standards, negotiate competitive pricing, and optimize inventory while complying with food safety and hospital quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement of all food, beverage, bakery, dairy, meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, groceries, and kitchen consumables.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and annual rate agreements to achieve cost savings.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials without compromising quality or service levels.




- Monitor market trends, seasonal price fluctuations, and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef, Dietetics Team, Kitchen, Stores, and Finance departments for procurement planning.
- Review purchase requisitions and issue Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved procurement policies.
- Ensure all purchased items meet food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the stores team to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations and periodic price benchmarking.
- Verify invoices, purchase documentation, and ensure timely processing of vendor payments.
- Maintain procurement records, contracts, quotations, and audit documentation.
- Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policies, statutory requirements, and quality standards.
- Lead cost optimization initiatives without compromis

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