Position:

We are looking for a full-time Purchasing Officer to oversee and manage the daily purchases of the hotel.

Key accountabilities:

• Develop an efficient purchasing strategy for the hotel;
• To rigorously review and process purchase orders;
• To maintain detailed records of all orders;
• To create and maintain relationships with suitable vendors;
• Negotiate contracts and prices with vendors;
• Ensure the quality of procured items;
• Keep track of supplies; and
• Research and compare prices of vendors.
• Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions in coordination with the different Heads of Departments;
• Maintain complete stock accuracy & product identification;
• Generate purchase orders using predictive models & tools;
• Actively work with operations & customer service teams to adjust purchase orders, flag fast selling items and adapt to shifting needs;
• Identify issues & bottlenecks internally and with suppliers;
• Propose solutions for process improvements & optimizations; and
• Collaborate with Accounting on Invoicing & Bookkeeping.

Core skills and competencies:

• Highly organized;
• Good communication skills;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Advanced research and analytical and problem solving skills;
• Detail oriented;
• Interested in learning new digital tools and their different uses;
• An acute sense of responsibility and very much detail oriented;
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills;
• Computer literate; and
• The ability to deal with multiple programs, spreadsheets & automation.

Experience requirements

• 4-6 Years’ experience in procurement; and
• Excellent spoken and written English abilities.

Education requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in logistics, business administration, business management, commerce or any other relevant field.

Send your application to join our team today!