Procurement Associate

Kitopi is a creator of magical food experiences—we discover, create, and curate homegrown brands from the region, for the region.
With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 200+ brands. These brands are either created, discovered, or curated with their customers in mind. 
Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. By July 2021, Kitopi achieved Unicorn status, becoming the fastest company in the MENA region to reach this milestone. 
Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS), an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region. 
With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, and its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland. 
As the Associate - Purchasing, you will assist in the purchase of materials and supplies and ensure that the Supply Chain needs of Kitopi are met in a timely and cost-effective manner, participate in Contract Negotiations and manage inventory. You will be responsible for reviewing costs, develop relationships with vendors and suppliers, offer suggestions for where and how much material and supplies to buy.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and buy raw materials, products, and services while creating strategies to cut costs and meet company objectives.
• Draw up a plan for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies maintaining the quality and consistency of Kitopi.
• Manage contracts with company’s vendors to ensure best prices, negotiate supplier agreements and contracts.
• Supervise the entire budget estimation and sourcing operations and assist in regional sourcing and data analysis.
• Maintain excellent communication with all the business stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Commerce.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain or stock management within the F&B, FMCG, or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrable record in sourcing and vendor management with food suppliers.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills required.
• Experience in executing business specific contracts and agreements.
• Familiarity with purchasing fundamentals and ERP systems.
• Evidence of quality communication when working directly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage expectations against rapid growth deadlines.