Assistant Purchasing Manager

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Main Duties

• Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers; internal, local, and overseas while ensuring they are compliant in all areas as specified by company policies & procedures.
• Manage the receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes through team collaboration and technology implementation resulting in improved service levels and reductions in total costs.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Assists with the monthly/quarterly/annual inventories.
• The Purchaser ensures that Department Managers are informed daily (at the morning meeting) of the goods expected to arrive.
• The efficiency of the Purchasing Department and Stores is to be maintained and improved.
• Is responsible for all matters related to the maintaining of delivery schedules. Informs, on daily basis, the departments as to the items due to arrive.
• Manage purchasing department lifecycle.
• Other duties as required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork.
• Must have a high degree of processional integrity and confidentiality, and work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to move and handle merchandise throughout the Hotel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management and/or Accounting or equivalent.
• Hands on Experience with Purchasing Software, especially Fidelio Material Controls
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years’ proven work experience in procurement environment with at least 1 year experience in the similar capacity in a hotel

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Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.