Purchasing Officer

Job Description

Key tasks-Responsible for all hotel purchases at the most economical and best quality as per ACCOR standards.-Act effectively on Executive Chefs Daily Market List.-Work closely with the Executive Chef and Cost Controller to establish good purchase specification.-Report to the supplier immediately for any wrong delivery and return the goods at suppliers expense.-Suggest means and ways of reducing costs without effecting the quality and standard of the hotel.-Liaise with the Human Resources Department for associate ticketing.-Work closely with the Head Chef, F&B Cost Controller, Receiver and Storekeeper to enable smooth receiving of items ordered.-Liaise with Department Heads for proper control of Direct Purchases.-Maintain good relations with suppliers in order to understand the market better.-Assist other departments with all purchase-related queries.-Conduct Market Survey at regular intervals to keep pace with the latest trends in the market.-Make regular Market Survey for new suppliers and new products.-Be aware of any activities/events operating within the hotel in order to promote and maximise sales. REQUIREMENTS: SkillsLevel of Education-Vocational educationAreas of study-Economy, Finance, AccountingProfessional experiences-1 to 2 yearsLanguages essential-EnglishEssential and optional requirements-Do all purchases for the hotel at the best possible price and quality as per ACCOR standards.-Take full responsibility in ordering goods on all approved Purchase Orders/Purchase requests.-Prepare L/C for goods imported directly.-Make cheque requisition to the Accounting for Advance Payments.-Make insurance claims for goods damaged or received short.-Ensure that better prices are obtained.-Suggest means and ways of reducing costs without effecting the quality and standard of the hotel.-Operate all equipment as per the operating guidelines.-Obtain minimum of three quotations from the suppliers as per the hotel policy.-Update the vendors list on current basis.-Supply complete information to the General Manager/Financial Controller on current market trend.-Maintain a file on Open Purchase Orders for follow-up and reconcile with Receivers file on Open Purchase Orders for any discrepancies.-Attend the departmental communication meetings and training sessions and to operate in line with the instructions received.-Advise the Management of market trend changes.-Adhere to the hotel rules at all times.-Perform related duties as assigned.-Excel -Word

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We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making Feel Welcome resonate as the finest hotel promise.

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