Buyer – Food & Packaging Procurement

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Buyer to join a large restaurant network. You will be responsible for ensuring that food and packaging products are always available at the best possible price while balancing data analysis and relationship management.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor production and inventory levels to prevent supply gaps.
• Use Excel and MicroStrategy to generate reports, calculate pricing formulas and analyse costs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between restaurant owners, distributors and bakeries.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to launch new products across the system.
• Address delivery issues or distributor problems by coordinating timely solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Logistics.
• At least 2 years of buyer experience in the food industry, handling direct procurement of raw materials, packaging and ingredients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while supporting team goals.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with corporate directors and local business owners.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with MicroStrategy for reporting.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office applications.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a high‑performing team and gain insight into a major supply chain.
• Autonomy to manage your own categories and projects.
• Exposure to the full lifecycle of product procurement and launch.