Purchase Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.   

• 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

•  Education: Bachelor`s Degree
•  Experience: At least 9 years of related work experience or 2 years work experience in a lower position and experience with applying the main principles and/or different methods.
•  Foreign Language: At least intermediate level English.
•  Courses and Training: Sufficient theoretical and practical background. Prior attendance in courses and seminars in the field.
•  Computer Literacy: MS Office applications.
•  Skills: Expected to possess detailed and comprehensive knowledge of systems/legislation in the related field and offer consulting to other employees when needed. Some roles require practical knowledge of systems/programmes/software in the related field. Responsible for carrying out and coordinating complex activities in different fields.