Procurement & Purchasing Manager - F&B Industry Experience

Home to some of Kuala Lumpur's most loved bakeries, restaurants and cafes, Kenny Hills Hospitality Group is all about food that is good for the soul alongside legendary service. Currently with 32 outlets across 10 brands, 2026 continues to be an exciting time for Kenny Hills Hospitality Group!

We are looking for a dynamic, industry experienced, meticulous individual to join our Procurement & Purchasing Department.

The Procurement & Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day procurement and purchasing operations across Kenny Hills Hospitality Group, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services required for outlets, Central Kitchen, Central Bakery, Central Beverage, and corporate functions.

Job functions includes;

• Procurement & Purchasing OperationsManage daily purchasing activities for all business units, including outlets, Central Kitchen, Central Bakery, Central Beverage, warehouse, and support offices.
• Source, evaluate, and procure food ingredients, beverages, packaging materials, kitchen supplies, equipment, furniture, fixtures, maintenance items, and operational consumables.
• Supplier & Vendor ManagementIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on quality, reliability, pricing competitiveness, and service standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure consistent quality, service levels, and supply continuity.
• Inventory & Cost ManagementMonitor inventory levels and purchasing patterns to ensure optimum stock availability while minimizing wastage and overstocking.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and outlet teams to improve inventory control and stock
• Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Finance to ensure accurate supplier payments, invoice reconciliation, and budget control.
• Collaborate with Operations, Central Kitchen, Bakery, Beverage, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth procurement planning and execution.
• Support new outlet openings, renovations, and business expansion projects by coordinating procurement requirements and supplier arrangements.
• Reporting & CompliancePrepare procurement reports, supplier analysis, savings reports, and purchasing performance metrics for Management review.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company standards, food safety requirements, halal requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Team LeadershipSupervise, support and mentor Procurement & Purchasing department team members.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to ensure procurement best practices are consistently applied.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum 5–8 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within F&B, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, or multi-site operations.
• Meticolous in Inventory management, forecasting, cost analysis and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Analytical, commercially minded and posses strong stakeholder management skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented.