Buyer - Supply Chain at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

• We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Buyer to join our Supply Chain team at Pedro's Chicken.
• This role is responsible for ensuring the cost-effective, reliable and timely supply of food products, packaging, commodities, equipment and operational goods across our growing restaurant network.
• The successful candidate will bring strong procurement expertise, commercial negotiation skills and the ability to build strategic supplier partnerships while driving cost efficiencies, product availability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Source and procure food products, packaging, commodities, equipment, consumables and other operational requirements.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations and onboarding processes.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, rebates, payment terms and supplier agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies.

Supplier Relationship & Contract Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic supply partners.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service level agreements.
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals and commercial agreements.
• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks and ensure business continuity.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Ensure consistent product availability across the restaurant network.
• Monitor commodity pricing, market trends and supply chain risks.
• Work closely with inventory planning and distribution teams to manage stock availability.
• Resolve supplier shortages, delivery challenges and quality concerns.

Commercial Analysis & Business Support

• Conduct spend analysis, cost comparisons and supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and procurement efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Quality Assurance and New Product Development teams.
• Support new product launches, promotional campaigns and business expansion initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports, supplier scorecards and market intelligence updates.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in procurement, buying or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and commercial agreements.
• Experience procuring food products, packaging, commodities or operational goods.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Experience using ERP systems and procurement technologies.
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modelling, spend analysis and advanced Excel proficiency.

Deadline:6th November,2026