Buyer Fresh And Frozen Items (Catering)

Kelvin Catering Services LLC

Employer Active

Posted 6 hrs ago

Experience

3 - 8 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

Procurement & Sourcing

  • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for fresh, frozen, and dry goods, ensuring quality, price competitiveness, and reliability.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules; obtain quotations and prepare vendor comparisons for approval.
  • Raise and track purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery aligned with operational requirements.

Inventory & Coordination

  • Monitor inventory levels and consumption patterns to avoid shortages or overstocking.
  • Liaise with warehouse, catering, and logistics teams to ensure correct receiving, storage, and FIFO standards.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all purchased items meet food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP/ISO).
  • Conduct supplier audits and product quality reviews periodically.

Vendor Relationship Management

  • Maintain a reliable supplier database; evaluate performance through cost, delivery, and service KPIs.
  • Resolve supplier issues relating to pricing, delivery discrepancies, or product quality.

Cost & Reporting

  • Track market trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Prepare periodic procurement reports, cost analyses, and spend summaries for management.

Job Requirements

Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and controlling food and catering materials to ensure uninterrupted site operations in line with company quality and cost standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

Core Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 5 years experience in food procurement or catering supply chain, preferably within industrial catering, hospitality, or large-scale food service operations.
  • Proven experience in sourcing perishable goods (fresh, frozen, chilled, and dry).
  • Strong understanding of menu planning, production demand, and consumption forecasting.

Technical & Regulatory Competence

  • Working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety standards.
  • Familiarity with UAE import, storage, and food labeling regulations.
  • Proficiency in ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
  • Understanding of logistics, and cold-chain management.

Functional Skills

  • Strong vendor negotiation, evaluation, and performance management skills.
  • Ability to conduct market analysis, price benchmarking, and cost control for food categories.
  • Competence in budget tracking and spend optimization.
  • Analytical mindset with MS Excel / Power BI skills for reporting and cost forecasting.

Behavioral & Soft Skills

  • Commercial acumen and attention to detail in pricing and product quality.
  • High integrity and ethical supplier management practices.
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional coordination (Culinary, Warehouse, Operations).
  • Adaptability to work in fast-paced, multi-site catering environments.
  • Ability to manage tight timelines, urgent replenishments, and import lead times.

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Kelvin Catering Services LLC

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