Supply Chain Manager

End-to-End Procurement & Category Management

• Manage procurement across all categories, including food and beverages, raw materials, packaging, consumables, kitchen equipment, smallwares, uniforms, furniture, fixtures, and operational supplies.
• Develop category-wise procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, competitive sourcing, and standardization across all restaurant brands.

2. CAPEX Procurement & New Store Openings

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement for new restaurant openings, renovations, and expansion projects.
• Handle procurement of kitchen equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, furniture, fixtures, electrical equipment, and other infrastructure requirements.
• Coordinate with Projects, Operations, Finance, and Brand teams to ensure timely delivery and installation.
• Control project budgets, evaluate quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and monitor CAPEX utilization against approved budgets.

3. Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard reliable suppliers and service providers.
• Establish long-term vendor partnerships and ensure competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews, market benchmarking, and periodic rate contract negotiations.
• Ensure vendor compliance with company policies and applicable statutory requirements.

4. Supply Chain Operations & Cost Control

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability across restaurants and central operations.
• Optimize inventory levels, order cycles, lead times, and distribution costs.
• Monitor procurement budgets, savings, price variances, and supplier performance.
• Develop effective supply chain processes to minimize wastage and operational costs.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination & Governance

• Work closely with Operations, Culinary, Projects, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Brand teams.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with approved budgets, authorization matrices, and company policies.
• Implement SOPs, procurement controls, MIS reporting, and performance dashboards.
• Support business expansion and multi-location procurement requirements across India.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement cost savings and cost optimization.
• CAPEX budget adherence for new store openings.
• On-time delivery and material availability.
• Vendor performance and compliance.
• Procurement turnaround time.
• Inventory accuracy and reduction in wastage.
• Timely procurement support for new store openings.

Candidate Profile

• 1015 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing, preferably in the hospitality, QSR, restaurant, hotel, or food service industry.
• Strong experience in all procurement categories, including food, non-food, operational supplies, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in CAPEX procurement, project procurement, and new store openings.
• Experience managing multi-location operations and a diverse vendor network.
• Strong commercial negotiation, cost analysis, budgeting, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, procurement MIS, and ERP/SAP systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.