Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Research potential vendors. 
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers. 
• Negotiate pricing. 
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery. 
• Review quality of purchased products. 
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases. 
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices. 
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses. 
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed. 
• Coordinate with purchasing staff to ensure proper storage procedures. 
• Ensure adherence to all the statutory requirements/policies related to purchase. 
• Follow up on orders and provide feedback to the Cost Controller. 
• Keep records of purchase orders. 
• Supervise the receiving operations and ensure that the right quality and quantity of items are received, as per the purchase order. 
• Secure competitive price quotations for all purchases. 
• Work in association with the Accounts department in the area of pricing, communicate with suppliers in case of price variations and correct accordingly. 
• Follow up with receiving or user department of purchased orders that have not been received or insufficient documentation is in place. 
• Propose cost saving opportunities by staying informed about new products and trends in logistics, inventory control and purchasing.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Experience within a hotel environment or similar is essential. 
• A minimum of 1-year experience in a purchasing position or similar. 
• Any purchasing or supply chain qualification advantageous. 
• Previous experience on Workday advantageous 
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors) 
• Understanding of supply chain procedures