C2i a subsidiary of Aldar Retail Management is a forward-thinking holding company redefining the future of Hospitality, Retail, and Lifestyle destinations. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and purpose-driven initiatives, we develop vibrant communities and pioneering concepts that include co-working, retail, and fine-dining ventures.

Job Purpose The F&B Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and supply chain activities across C2i-owned food and beverage concepts. The role ensures uninterrupted supply of food, beverages, operating supplies, equipment, and services while maintaining quality, food safety, and cost efficiency.

The role works closely with individual restaurant concepts, culinary teams, finance, warehouse, and C2i Corporate Procurement. While Corporate Procurement owns procurement governance, sourcing strategy, tendering, contracts, and supplier framework agreements, the F&B Purchasing Manager is responsible for day-to-day operational purchasing, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, and ensuring timely execution of procurement requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

Lead daily purchasing activities across multiple restaurant concepts.
Ensure timely procurement of food, beverage, packaging, operating supplies and small equipment.
Consolidate purchasing requirements to leverage economies of scale.
Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery and service KPIs.
Ensure continuity of supply and minimize operational disruption.
Identify alternative suppliers for critical categories.

Supplier Management

Develop strong relationships with approved suppliers.
Coordinate product evaluations, samples and menu trials with culinary teams.
Resolve supply shortages and delivery issues.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews.

Inventory & Cost Control

Monitor stock levels across all outlets.
Optimize inventory to minimize waste and stockholding.
Reduce food cost through purchasing efficiencies.
Analyze purchasing trends and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
Monitor market pricing and commodity fluctuations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with Executive Chefs, Restaurant Managers and Operations teams to understand purchasing requirements.
Coordinate with Finance for invoice reconciliation and payment issues.
Work closely with Warehouse and Logistics teams to optimize deliveries.
Partner with Corporate Procurement for strategic sourcing initiatives, tendering exercises and supplier onboarding.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure purchases comply with C2i procurement policies and delegated authority.
Maintain accurate procurement records.
Ensure suppliers comply with food safety, HACCP and UAE Municipality regulations.
Support internal and external audits.

Reporting

Prepare monthly purchasing reports.
Report food cost trends.
Monitor supplier KPIs.
Track procurement savings and operational efficiencies.
Provide purchasing forecasts based on business demand.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Hospitality, Business Administration or related discipline.
Professional procurement certification (CIPS or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

7–10 years of procurement experience.
Minimum 5 years in hospitality or F&B procurement.
Experience supporting multiple restaurant concepts.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, FMC, or similar).
UAE hospitality experience preferred.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills
Food category knowledge
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Cost analysis
Vendor management
Excellent communication
Advanced Excel and reporting
ERP systems
Problem solving
Stakeholder management

Purchasing Manager

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