Purchase Officer

Position: Purchase Officer

Department: Procurement / Purchasing Industry: Restaurants & Food & Beverage (F&B) Location: Qatar Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and well-connected Purchase Officer with a strong background in the restaurant and food & beverage industry in Qatar.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience within the local market, with established relationships and contacts among food suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, and other relevant vendors.

The candidate should have excellent knowledge of local market prices, product availability, sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement procedures to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of food ingredients, packaging materials, restaurant equipment, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and purchase food ingredients, beverages, packaging materials, kitchen equipment, and other restaurant operational supplies.
• Maintain strong relationships and communication channels with local suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers in Qatar.
• Develop and maintain an updated supplier database, including contact details, product categories, prices, and payment terms.
• Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, discounts, and delivery conditions with suppliers.
• Conduct regular market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate market prices and product quality.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials according to restaurant operational requirements.
• Coordinate with restaurant managers, chefs, and operations teams to understand purchasing requirements and maintain sufficient stock levels.
• Compare quotations from different suppliers and recommend the most cost-effective purchasing options without compromising quality.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding product quality, pricing, delivery schedules, and service reliability.
• Ensure all purchased products meet the required quality, food safety, and company standards.
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders, quotations, invoices, delivery notes, and other procurement documentation.
• Monitor market price fluctuations and identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs.
• Handle urgent purchasing requirements and resolve supply-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies and approved purchasing procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Purchase Officer or Purchasing Executive within the restaurant, hotel, catering, or F&B industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Qatar local market and its purchasing channels.
• Must have established contacts and professional relationships with local food suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, and vendors.
• Good knowledge of food products, fresh and frozen items, meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, dry goods, and restaurant consumables.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Ability to compare quotations, analyze prices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures, inventory requirements, and purchase documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing or ERP systems.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an added advantage.
• Valid Qatar Driving License is mandatory.
• Must be familiar with local supplier locations, wholesale markets, and distribution channels across Qatar.

Essential Requirements

The following requirements are mandatory:

• Previous purchasing experience specifically within the restaurant or F&B industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Qatar local market.
• Existing supplier contacts and established relationships with local vendors.
• Valid Qatar Driving License.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be proactive, trustworthy, well-organized, and commercially aware, with the ability to independently manage purchasing activities and maintain a strong network of reliable suppliers in Qatar.

Pay: From QAR4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person