Purchasing Officer with experience in restaurants and catering, more than 13 years of experience in food and beverages, packaging, and everything required in the restaurant or catering field. Experienced in negotiating with suppliers, searching for new suppliers and evaluating them, and comparing prices, quality, and supply terms. Preparing purchase orders, following them up, approving them, and delivering them on specified dates; ensuring item conformity. Preparing periodic reports for purchases and expenses, reviewing invoices, and reviewing inventory.