**Description:** + Identify, evaluate, and select prospective suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed + Analyze market trends and internal demand patterns to avoid stock shortages or excesses + Identify reliable vendors, secure competitive pricing, and negotiate long-term supply contracts + Verifying delivered food items match the required specifications (e.g., freshness, temperature, bulk amounts) upon arrival. + Monitor stock levels, track sales trends, and coordinate deliveries so kitchens or manufacturing floors never run out of supplies + Contacting approved vendors, sending Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and negotiating pricing and delivery terms + Verify that incoming food items meet health, safety, and quality standards + Strong attention to detail, proficiency in inventory management software, and the ability to track supplier performance + Review invoices, track price fluctuations, and partner with management (like Executive Chefs) to optimize costs + Strong knowledge of market supply chain + Preferable Chef background **Qualifications:** + Minimum of Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or related field + 2 years relevant experience in the hospitality sector. **Primary Location:** Zimbabwe-Harare **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Harare **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Administrative **Req ID:** HAR000108 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.