Performs all duties related to purchasing order entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. Interacts with domestic suppliers, to maintain pricing and delivery schedule. Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison between supply orders and demand orders.
● Manage department contract and purchasing requests.
● Establish, update and maintain departmental files and records.
● Creates data bases, perform data entry, participates in purchasing projects by researching or providing relevant information; prepares reports accurately and within the allowed time frame.
● Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
● Liaison with the accounting department to reconcile invoices and purchase orders.
● Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
● Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
● To understand and strictly adhere to the Hotel’s Employee rules & regulations.
● To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times.
● Performs any other duties as assigned to him/her by management.
Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.
EXPERIENCE:
To fill the position, the following is required:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchasing position preferably in an international luxury five star hotel.
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
- Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner