Procurement & Cost Controller
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: | Procurement & Cost Controller |
Benefits: | Holiday Allowance, Paid Breaks, Staff
Discounts, Surfing time |
Location: | Bahrain Surf Park, Bilaj Al Jazayer |
Reporting to: | Finance Manager / Financial Controller |
YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Our Vision at Bahrain Surf
Park is to bring surfing to the nation, and develop passion for health,
wellbeing and fun through Waves for All. We will attract visitors from all continents, growing Bahrain’s surf and
beach culture, and act as a catalyst to establish Bahrain not only as the
Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East, but as a leading destination for
fun - with Water, Waves and Surfing at our core.
We will create
smiles, happiness, and wellbeing through safe fun activities for all
backgrounds, abilities and generations, now and into the future.
OVERVIEW
AND PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE The Procurement & Cost Controller is responsible for managing
end-to-end purchasing operations, sourcing strategies, and vendor
relationships while monitoring, analyzing, and controlling food and beverage
costs, retail inventory costs, operating expenses, and overall cost
efficiency across Bahrain Surf Park. The role ensures seamless material
availability, accurate inventory records, cost reporting, stock control,
variance analysis, and strict compliance with procurement and internal
controls to protect company assets and maximize profitability. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will oversee end-to-end
procurement workflows, multi-departmental inventory tracking, evaluate menu
engineering, monitor supplier pricing trends, enforce stock room safeguards,
and deliver actionable cost-saving recommendations to senior management. |
WHAT YOU DO: | |
Required Qualification | ü Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance,
Hospitality Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
(Required). ü Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or
equivalent professional qualification is a strong added advantage. ü Fluent in English; Arabic fluency is a
strong advantage. |
Required
Experience | ü 3 to 5 years of
experience in cost control, inventory accounting, or hospitality
finance. ü Hands-on experience
within hotels, high-volume restaurants, entertainment parks, leisure venues,
or retail environments. ü Proven track record
in recipe costing, inventory auditing, variance analysis, and stock control
system management. |
Required
Professional Skills and Attributes | ü Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced
Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling),
specialized inventory management software, ERP systems, and POS systems. ü Financial Acumen: Deep knowledge of
financial analysis, yield management, cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) calculations,
budgeting, and management reporting. ü Core Competencies: High attention to
detail, analytical mindset, integrity, confidentiality, structured planning,
organizational skills, and cross-departmental problem-solving abilities. |
Required | ü Methodical,
assertive, and detail-oriented approach to monitoring company expenditure and
inventory compliance. ü Strong
interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with chefs,
retail managers, and procurement teams. ü High
professional integrity, firmness, and objectivity when managing controls and
investigating variances. ü Ability to prioritize tasks, thrive under pressure, and
meet tight financial reporting deadlines. |
KEY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) | ü F&B Cost
Control: Maintain food and beverage cost percentages within approved budget
variance thresholds (+/- 1%). ü Inventory Audit
Accuracy: Achieve at least 98% accuracy in monthly physical inventory counts
and stock reconciliations. ü Reporting
Timelines: 100% on-time delivery of daily, weekly, and month-end cost reports
and COGS schedules. ü Variance
Resolution: Timely investigation and resolution of 100% of major inventory
discrepancies within 48 hours of discovery. ü Cost
Optimization Impact: Successfully identify and implement approved cost-saving
recommendations that generate demonstrable annual savings. |
HOW YOU DO IT:
Our Team Culture depends
on all our team pulling together, and competencies and behaviours matter. Through our performance appraisal process,
the Senior Management Team at Bahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting you
to behave and perform according to our values.
Waves for All:
We are inclusive in everything we do. We
nurture everyone from the complete novice to expert surfer and all in between.
We do this with equal respect for everyone, and without judgement. We champion diversity. We have integrity and are genuine. We do what we say we will do and do it in a
way that aligns with our values – every minute of every day. We deliver ‘Waves for all’ through positive
interactions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.
Bringing the
Aloha Spirit to Bahrain:
We love and respect
Hawaii - the birthplace of surfing - and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in
everything we do. Our positive work environment and culture embodies at its
core a unique, nurturing and compassionate essence which promotes kindness,
understanding & harmony among people, regardless of their background or
beliefs.
Vitality:
We support each other
because everyone matters. People are our
business, define who we are and what we are. We care. We work collaboratively as one team, sharing
ideas, knowledge and insight to achieve our common purpose. We have the
knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and passion to make a difference to everyone
around us. We do things ‘The BSP
Way’. We recruit with Attitude in Mind.
Our people-centric culture drives everything we do, and underpins the way our
guests feel about us, resulting in our ultimate business success.
We Strive for
Excellence:
We do everything to
the best of our ability and never accept second best. Our first priority is SAFETY. We are resourceful and create the best
possible experience for our guests and our BSP team. We look for new ways of doing things, embrace
change and overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honest
communication.
Creating Smiles:
Everything we do and
how we do it is about creating safe and memorable experiences for our guests.
We are a SMILE FACTORY! J Our
passion is to ensure everyone who visits Bahrain Surf Park has THE BEST
experience and shares the joy with their friends and family, and wants to
return again and again… and again…
Benefits and Perks
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