*Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies, track key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
*Took responsibility of all purchasing of Lebanon from Food & beverage to Tobacco’s, Printing’s, cleanings, miscellaneous & Storage.
*Daily Orders on system (GrainPlains & Business Portal) for all 5 branches plus the central kitchen, delivery center, catering department & Pastry.
*ISO procedure has been abided with their forms. (receiving, storage, purchasing, quotations, assessments, etc...)
*Checking on daily missing’s with all departments to avoid any shortage.
*On weekly basis checking the market cost, new items & availability of course Avoid as much as possible cash purchases. Cash purchase in the same day is approved in case of emergencies & it’s done only through the Purchasing Department. Forecast price & market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power. (Conduct a field visit if needed) Then update the prices to avoid any risks
*Making a monthly study on a specific section or department to lower the cost then Perform cost & analysis on the targets reached from each study
*Providing 3 quotations for any news items.
*On weekly basis forecast the catering events to be well prepared and coordinate with the chefs and concerned people if needed than Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
*Maintaining as much as possible the cost of each item that was set by the cost control department & coordinate with the concerned people if needed.
*Coordinate with the cost department about all item’s cost so they can provide an accurate pricing of all productions made.
*Always check with the quality control before changing any item to avoid any mistakes on the menu.
*Constant search for a better deal without effecting the quality and abide by the tasting & approval procedures.
*Maintain a good relationship with the suppliers and keep track on their availability. Snag a good deal or be the first to try their product. Seek and partner with reliable Vendors and Suppliers. Inflexibility can take a serious toll on my system, that means to keep a good reputation and image we need always to be flexible with our suppliers (in other word keep a plan B without effecting the relationship with your plan A)
*Follow up if the receiving is being applied in terms of receiving depending on the PO to check on the Quality, Quantity & Cost. Also conduct any visit to any department if needed for any assistance In the procedure that was set.
*Make sure that the purchasing department conduct at least once each 3 month for any major supplier without informing them to see the workflow & Quality.
*Avoid any lateness in terms of sending & receiving
*Time management has been a key to success
*No one is allowed to contact the supplier directly except for the higher management plus noo prices & information should be given to anyone outside, except in case of prior approval by the country director*Inform all the concerned people in case of new item, stopped items, special events, etc…
*Training & follow up on a new employee in terms of ordering & receiving.
*Constant follow up on all items sent from the purchasing or the office.
*Always ask, listen and follow up and to be more involved in any upselling, weekly special or any increase in item consumption so we can coordinate with the concerned people.
*Forecasting for the upcoming season, upcoming event to be well prepared without any last minute orders.
*Always Keep the acceptable cost via the time of year, store some items as frozen in the lowest cost to benefit from it later on the high cost. Plus check each item season
*Prepare & Plan for the high season as well the low season. And benefit from the suppliers accordingly.
*Provide plan A & plan B
* I have been able to achieve many goals, targets for the short and long run that lead to reducing the cost up to 8% last year
*A clear procedure & policy has been implemented for all employees
*etc..
- Company industry:
- Hospitality & Accomodation
- Job role:
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Purchasing and Procurement
