1. Procurement &
- Purchase Management

- Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for the Cloud Kitchen.

- Procure food ingredients, vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, dairy, grocery items, packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and other operational requirements.

- Ensure timely procurement based on kitchen production plans and inventory requirements.

- Raise and process Purchase Orders as per approved requirements.

- Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets and company policies.

- Coordinate urgent purchases without affecting kitchen operations.

1. Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard reliable suppliers.

- Develop and maintain a strong vendor network for food and non-food categories.

- Negotiate pricing, credit terms, delivery schedules, MOQ, and payment terms.

- Regularly evaluate vendor performance based on price, quality, delivery, and service.

- Maintain updated vendor master data and approved vendor lists.

- Develop alternative suppliers to avoid dependency on a single vendor.

1. Cost Control &
- Savings

- Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.

- Negotiate competitive rates without compromising product quality.

- Conduct regular price comparisons and obtain multiple quotations where required.

- Track purchase price variations and highlight significant increases to Management.

- Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and better commercial terms.

- Work closely with Finance to monitor procurement budgets.

1. Quality &
- Food Safety

- Ensure all food materials are purchased from approved and reliable suppliers.

- Coordinate with Kitchen and QC teams regarding material quality specifications.

- Ensure purchased products meet the required quality, freshness, quantity, and specifications.

- Address quality complaints and coordinate replacement/credit notes with vendors.





- Ensure required food-related documents and certifications are available from vendors wherever applicable.

1. Inventory &
- Stores Coordination

- Coordinate closely with the Store/Kitchen team to maintain optimum inventory levels.

- Monitor stock levels, consumption patterns, and reorder requirements.

- Minimize stock-outs, overstocking, wastage, and expiry.

- Review slow-moving, non-moving, and excess inventory.

- Ensure purchases are aligned with actual consumption and production requirements.

- Support proper FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.

1. Purchase Planning &
- MIS

- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly purchase plans based on operational requirements.

- Maintain purchase records, PO records, quotations, comparative statements, and vendor details.

- Prepare procurement reports and cost analysis for Management.

- Track purchase price trends for key raw materials.

- Monitor purchase-to-consumption ratios and identify abnormal variations.

- Provide regular updates on pending orders and critical materials.

1. Coordination with Internal Departments

- Coordinate with Kitchen and Operations teams to understand daily and future requirements.

- Work with Finance on invoices, GRNs, purchase orders, and vendor payments.

- Coordinate with Stores for receiving, inspection, and stock reconciliation.

- Work with QC/Food Safety teams regarding supplier and material quality.

- Escalate critical procurement issues to Management on time.

1. Compliance &
- Documentation

- Ensure procurement is carried out as per company policies and approval procedures.

- Maintain proper documentation for all purchases.

- Ensure vendor bills are supported by appropriate POs/GRNs and other required documents.

- Support internal and external audits by providing procurement records.

- Maintain confidentiality of vendor pricing and commercial agreements.

Pay: ₹16,999.75 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Perks

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Ciclo Cafe Restaurant
📍 Chennai