Assistant Procurement Manager

About the role

Plaza Premium Group, the global leader in airport lounges and hospitality, is expanding its operations and seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager to drive sourcing and supply chain activities for its food & beverage and lounge services. The role focuses on ensuring continuous availability of goods, cost efficiency, and compliance within high‑demand airport environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for food & beverage, packaging, equipment, and services.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard local, regional, and global suppliers while managing RFP/RFQ processes.
• Monitor supplier performance, service levels, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Plan inventory levels and coordinate deliveries within controlled‑access airport facilities.
• Mitigate supply risks to prevent stock shortages.
• Manage procurement budgets, track savings, COGS, and efficiency indicators.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, sanitary, and food‑safety requirements and support audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, F&B, Finance, Marketing, and Logistics on product launches and business expansion.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 + years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Proven background in Food & Beverage, hospitality, retail, or high‑volume operations.
• Experience supporting airport operations or similarly complex environments.
• Strong track record in high‑volume negotiations and multi‑category sourcing.
• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, or related field; postgraduate degree or MBA in Procurement is a plus.

Required skills