Hospitality

The Purchasing Manager will analyze the buying process and create the best methodologies and practices for day-to-day purchasing operations. He or she will also be responsible of purchasing activities including the sourcing process as well as the coordination of the purchasing team at hotel level.

If you are a skilled negotiator who values integrity and ethical principles, do not hesitate, apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for regular tender exercise
• Seek approval from tender committee
• Assess current policies, procedures and practices with a view to continuously improve the purchasing system
• Ensure that purchasing process is strictly followed
• Liaise with the team responsible for inventory control
• Identify ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock
• Monitor and forecast stock turnover
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking
• Seek and partner with reliable suppliers
• Close deals with optimal terms
• Prepare weekly and monthly purchasing reports
• Ensure clear requirements documentation
• Ensure that quotes and suppliers’ price list are regularly updated

Profile:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• Mininum of 5 years’ experience in the field is a pre-requisite; experience in the hospitality industry would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills