Sr. Buyer cum Inventory Controller with F&B/FMCG Experience

Key Responsibilities Supervise daily purchasing activities based on approved requirements and stock levels.Review purchase requisitions and verify quantities before placing orders.Monitor supplier price increases and obtain proper justification and supporting information.Monitor imported and locally sourced products and follow up on shipment and delivery schedulesEnsure critical and high-value items are continuously available.Coordinate with chefs and operations regarding product specifications, quality, samples, and approved brands.Monitor market price movements for key commodities and provide updates to the Purchase Manager.Monitor stock levels across warehouses, central kitchen, and outlets.Maintain appropriate minimum, maximum, reorder and safety stock levels.Review daily/weekly consumption and identify unusual increases or decreases.Coordinate regular physical stock counts and investigate variances.Reconcile physical stock with ERP/system inventory records.Monitor stock transfers between warehouses and outlets.Review stock aging reports and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate with warehouse and outlet teams to reduce wastage, expiry, and unnecessary overstocking.Prepare inventory variance and stock adjustment reports for management review.Supervise and allocate daily responsibilities to the purchase and inventory team.Monitor team performance and ensure tasks are completed within deadlines.Review purchase orders, quotations, comparison sheets, and related documents before submission.Train team members on purchasing procedures, ERP systems, documentation, and inventory controls.Ensure proper handover and follow-up within the department.Monitor team accountability and maintain performance records.Ensure department SOPs are properly followed.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.Minimum 5–7 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within the UAE F&B/restaurant industry.Experience in inventory and warehouse control is essential.Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting.Good understanding of supplier negotiation and cost-control techniques.