Head of Procurement (Retail/F&B/Hospitality)

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives, growth plans, and operational requirements.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high -performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
• Establish procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure best -in -class procurement practices.
  
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives, leveraging digitalization, automation, and process optimization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  

Category & Supplier Management

• Oversee the end -to -end procurement lifecycle across all spend categories, including F&B, consumables, indirect procurement, marketing, technology, facilities management, capital expenditure (CAPEX), and corporate services.
  
• Develop category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service levels, and supplier performance.
  
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, tender exercises, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding activities.
  
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, strategic partners, and stakeholders to ensure long -term value creation.
  

Commercial & Cost Optimization

• Identify and implement cost -saving opportunities, value engineering initiatives, and procurement efficiencies across the organization.
  
• Lead high -value commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, rebates, and service agreements.
  
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and industry developments to manage procurement risks proactively and opportunities.
  
• Deliver annual cost reduction and productivity targets while ensuring business continuity and service excellence.
  

Contract Management & Governance

• Oversee the preparation, negotiation, review, and management of supplier contracts and service agreements.
  
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
  
• Establish robust contract management processes to ensure supplier compliance, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
  
• Drive ethical sourcing practices and maintain strong governance across procurement activities.
  

Stakeholder & Cross -Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations, F&B, Marketing, Finance, Technology, Facilities, and other business functions to understand procurement requirements and align sourcing strategies.
  
• Support business expansion initiatives, including new openings, refurbishment projects, and operational enhancement programs.
  
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on procurement strategy, market intelligence, and supply chain risks.
  

Inventory, Supply Chain & Operational Excellence

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services across all locations while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
  
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve demand planning, replenishment, and inventory management processes.
  
• Drive supplier performance management initiatives through regular reviews, KPIs, and service level agreements (SLAs).
  
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply disruptions and ensure business continuity.
  

Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and monitor procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to track procurement performance and savings realization.
  
• Prepare and present regular procurement performance reports, cost analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
  
• Continuously review procurement processes and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are highly preferred.
  
• Minimum 10 -15 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing end -to -end procurement operations.
  
• Proven experience leading procurement functions across multiple spend categories within retail, hospitality, FMCG, F&B, entertainment, or other consumer -facing industries.
  
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement transformation initiatives.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in end -to -end procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management.
  
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
  
• Proven ability to drive cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
  
• Strong analytical and problem -solving skills with the ability to make data -driven decisions.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
  
• Strong understanding of procurement systems, ERP platforms, and procurement analytics tools.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a results -oriented mindset.
  
• Hands -on leader with the ability to operate effectively in a fast -paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Strong people leadership capabilities with proven experience building and developing high -performing teams.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Highly resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical business conduct.