Head of Procurement

Job Description

Title: Head of Procurement

Company Name: A reputed Company.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Dhanmondi)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import, Restaurant

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management
• Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture
• Master of Science (MSc) in Fisheries
• Master of Business Studies (MBS)
• Bachelor/Honors

• Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Fisheries, Business, or related field.

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import, Restaurant

• Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven expertise in live poultry, livestock, and seafood procurement.

• Strong supplier network across poultry farms, cattle markets, and seafood suppliers in Bangladesh.

• Deep knowledge of meat and seafood quality standards, farm practices, and market cycles.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage large budgets, and execute procurement strategies.

• Experience in large restaurant chains, supermarkets, or food processing industries preferred.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Background

• Experience leading procurement in food and hospitality industries.

• Prior exposure to supermarket/retail or large-scale restaurant procurement operations.

• Strong understanding of Bangladesh’s livestock and seafood market dynamics.

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Location: Head Office

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic leader to head our Procurement & Supply Chain operations for the restaurant chain business. The Head of Procurement will be responsible for overseeing the entire procurement function with a primary focus on sourcing live chicken, goat, ox, and a variety of sea fish to support meat and seafood processing for our menu, including Thai and Chinese items.

This role requires strong expertise in livestock and seafood procurement, contract farming relationships, vendor management, and strategic cost optimization. The Head of Procurement will ensure consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective supply of core raw materials, while lead a professional team and drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation in procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement strategy for live chicken, goat, ox, and sea fish to ensure uninterrupted supply.

• Establish and strengthen long-term partnerships with contract farmers, poultry farms, cattle traders, livestock markets, and fish suppliers.

• Oversee supplier performance, negotiate strategic contracts, and drive cost optimization initiatives.

• Ensure procurement complies with halal, food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

• Conduct regular farm, market, and supplier visits to guarantee quality and build strong networks.

• Lead the sourcing of other essential restaurant supplies including dry goods, packaging, equipment, and consumables.

• Forecast demand in collaboration with Operations and Production to align supply with business needs.

• Implement systems and processes for procurement transparency, accountability, and reporting.

• Prepare, monitor, and control procurement budgets with regular cost analysis and supplier benchmarking.

• Mentor, guide, and manage the procurement team to deliver operational excellence.

• Competitive executive-level salary package.

• Performance-based incentives and leadership benefits.

• Other company benefits as per policy.