Procurement Officer job at Fourteen Twenty

Role Overview:

To manage the sourcing, purchasing, and supply of all goods required for bar and restaurant operations, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate with, and manage suppliers for beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), food ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with budget and inventory needs.
• Ensure all procured items meet quality specifications, especially for bar stock.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable vendors.
• Monitor market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Store Keeper and kitchen/bar managers to forecast demand and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations (e.g., liquor licensing).
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must have proven procurement or purchasing experience within the hospitality industry, specifically in a bar, restaurant, or hotel.
• Strong knowledge of F&B products, particularly bar supplies and beverages.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in inventory or procurement software and MS Office.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple orders and deadlines.

Key Requirement

MUST HAVE BAR EXPERIENCE

• Source, negotiate with, and manage suppliers for beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), food ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with budget and inventory needs.
• Ensure all procured items meet quality specifications, especially for bar stock.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable vendors.
• Monitor market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Store Keeper and kitchen/bar managers to forecast demand and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations (e.g., liquor licensing).
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in inventory or procurement software and MS Office.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple orders and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of F&B products, particularly bar supplies and beverages.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must have proven procurement or purchasing experience within the hospitality industry, specifically in a bar, restaurant, or hotel.
• MUST HAVE BAR EXPERIENCE (applies to all positions).