Godiva Chocolatier · 4 hours ago
Procurement Specilisit
Godiva Chocolatier is looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement process for their café operations. The role involves strategic sourcing of high-quality ingredients and supplies, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Source and procure operational supplies such as packaging, uniforms, POS materials, and maintenance items
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services and supplies
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and budget controls
Source high-quality food ingredients aligned with Godiva’s standards
Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance and product integrity
Monitor market trends and pricing to optimize cost and quality
Coordinate with store managers to understand and fulfill daily operational needs
Procure items such as Kitchen Utensils, cleaning supplies, small equipment, display materials, and other essentials
Ensure timely delivery and replenishment of store-level consumables
Support urgent requests by visiting local markets and suppliers when needed
Visit suppliers and markets to procure urgent or ad-hoc requirements
Maintain flexibility to support retail and corporate teams with last-minute needs
Ensure proper documentation and delivery tracking for all purchases
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance
Prepare procurement reports and support internal and external audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Business Administration, or related field
2–4 years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG or food industry
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Familiarity with local and regional supplier markets in KSA
Valid KSA driving license and willingness to travel locally
Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
Preferred
Knowledge of Food Industry: Familiarity with sourcing in the food & beverage industry, particularly perishables, is a plus
Company
Godiva Chocolatier
Since 1926 GODIVA has been the premier maker of the fine Belgian chocolate. It is a sub-organization of YILDIZ HOLDING.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-02-20Acquired
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