Purchase Manager

Responsibilities Purchase meat, poultry, dairy, vegetables, spices, rice, dry goods and packaging for the base kitchen Find, evaluate and negotiate with vendors on price, quality and credit terms Inspect incoming material for quality, weight and freshness Maintain stock levels, run regular stock counts and keep wastage low Track rates and food cost, and keep the price list updated Check vendor bills against POs and GST invoices before passing to accounts Coordinate daily with the Head Chef and outlet managers Ensure FSSAI compliance for vendors and stored materials Requirements Graduate; Hotel Management or Supply Chain background preferred 3–6 years of purchase experience in a restaurant chain, central kitchen, hotel or caterer Good knowledge of meat, dairy and spice quality Familiar with Tricity wholesale markets and suppliers Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets; Pet Pooja experience is a plus Hindi and Punjabi required; working English