Purchasing Supervisor

Job Summary
• Respect the policies and procedures implemented on the process of procurement.
• Support and encourage the objective of cost control and maintain traces for audit.
• Obtains quotations and completes market surveys to ensure high quality products for the best prices to update the Purchasing Manager.
• Assist the purchasing Manage in negations.
• In absence of Purchasing Manager, places purchase orders and ensure delivery of supplies and equipment to the hotel respecting the deadlines.
• Maintains equipment and supplies catalogues and an inventory of various products in the market to be able to provide immediate service to colleagues.
• Ensures all purchases are streamlined and there is maximum savings where possible without sacrificing on quality.
• Liaises closely with the Executive Chef to ensure food purchases are delivered on timely and to the quality standard specified.
• To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.

Other Duties
• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag. To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department appearance standards.
• To provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
• To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
• To read and understand the hotel’s Employee Handbook and to adhere to the hotel’s rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
• To comply with local legislation as required.
• To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the hotel.
• To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.
• To attend training and meetings as and when required.

Languages Essential
• English