Detail-oriented and cost-conscious Purchase Officer with 5 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Skilled in procurement of food and kitchen supplies, vendor management, and inventory control. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic hospitality environment by ensuring timely and quality sourcing at competitive rates
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Purchase Officer
Al Romansia Riyadh Branch
Riyadh
07.2020 - 07.2025
Core Responsibilities:
Evaluated supplier quotes and negotiated contracts to achieve cost savings of up to 15% annually.
Sourced and developed relationships with local and international suppliers to ensure timely procurement of quality materials.
Processed purchase orders and ensured compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.
Monitored vendor performance and implemented corrective actions to improve service delivery.
Coordinated with accounts and finance departments to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.
Maintained accurate procurement records and created monthly purchasing reports for management.
Key Skills:
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation & Cost Control
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Inventory Controller
Tasty Bites Restaurant
Dammam
05.2018 - 03.2020
Key Responsibilities
Monitored and maintained optimal inventory levels, reducing stockouts by 30% and overstocking by 20%.
Conducted regular stock audits and reconciliations, ensuring 98% inventory accuracy.
Implemented a barcode-based inventory tracking system, streamlining stock movements and reporting.
Coordinated with procurement and production teams to forecast inventory needs and improve supply chain efficiency.
Maintained detailed inventory records and generated real-time inventory reports for upper management.
Investigated discrepancies and adjusted records to maintain inventory integrity.
KEY Skills
Inventory Management Systems (WMS, SAP, Oracle)
Physical Inventory
Stock Reconciliation & Cycle Counting
Supply Chain Coordination
Data Analysis & Reporting
Inventory Management
Stock Control
Stock Reconciliation
FIFO Management
Expiry Management
Stock Accuracy
Warehouse Coordination
Procurement Planning
Knowledge of purchasing systems
Purchasing software proficiency
Inventory control techniques
Technical understanding of products
Procurement Assistant
Savour Foods
Islamabad
03.2016 - 01.2018
Maintain accurate inventory levels by regularly tracking stock consumption and reordering supplies.
Conducted monthly and quarterly physical inventory counts, ensuring alignment with system data and identifying variances.
Developed and enforced inventory control procedures to minimize waste, pilferage, and overstocking.
Trained team members on physical inventory procedures and stock handling best practices.
Ensured proper documentation of stock transfers, adjustments, and disposal with full accountability.
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