Assistant Purchasing Manager

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Assistant Purchasing Manager will assist Purchasing Manager and Storeroom Manager in all daily functions. To include correct receipt of all goods and services for the hotel while ensuring the overall security of the hotel’s receiving area.  He/she acts as a member of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom team, ensuring the safe and proper operation of equipment. Coordinating access and deliveries to the hotel.  This individual will take a proactive role, when mechanical, environmental challenges occur and respond equally to hotel, vendor and contractor delivery concerns and will coordinate alternative access and services as required to ensure timely delivery of goods

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
• Proficiency in procurement software and spreadsheet applications
• Understanding of supply chain management principles
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within the relevant industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent to constant lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
• Frequent pushing/pulling carts
• Frequent ascending or descending stairs and ramps

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