Procurement Coordinator

at  Kitopi

Kitopi is the region’s leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space.
Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region.
As a leading food company, 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 as we know it today.
With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It operates its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its Robotics Hub in Odense, Denmark.

• Conduct thorough research to identify and qualify potential vendors for various F&B needs (operators, franchises, suppliers, manufacturers).
• Develop and manage Request for Quotations (RFQs) to secure the best possible pricing and terms.
• Monitor and track contract performance to ensure compliance with all agreed-upon terms and conditions.
• Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.
• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Possess a strong understanding of UAE CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) items and their regional suppliers (preferred).
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of kitchen equipment specifications.