Assistant Purchasing Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

. Maintain effective communication and relations with department managers.

. Evaluate effectiveness of Purchasing Division and review annual goals.

. Facilitate team training process.

. Performance procedures: Ensure that all performance procedures and established standards are followed coach and mentor performance process to ensure consistency. Establish progressive discipline procedures, conduct training for all supervisors and employees on policies and procedures and progressive discipline. Handle disciplinary problems and counsel colleagues to ensure adherence to hotel standards.

. Ensure that proper requisitions are received in advance to meet deliver date.

. Obtain quotation from suppliers to conduct price comparisons.

. Take constant sample surveys of products to ensure that the hotel gets optimum utility at competative prices.

. Responsible for ensuring accurate information with department like food & beverage, housekeeping, engineering, kitchen and others.

. Process proper purchase orders with correct price, including details of items cost and packing, within the approval limits of authority.

. Reports: Ensure all bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports are submitted on time, in accordance with the company's reporting standards, and meet the required deadlines.

. File maintenance: Maintain and organize all financial files to ensure compliance with hotel policies and local laws.

Requirements:

. Diploma / Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement / Hospitality

. Preferably one (1) year of experience in similar capacity in the hotel industry

. Excellent negotiation skills and has good market and commercial awareness

. Ability to multitask, work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork

. Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls

. Possess strong vendor network and sourcing experience

. Strong business acumen, meticulous and problem-solving skills

. Experience in e-procurement system will be an advantage