JOB SUMMARY
The Purchasing Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of purchasing within the hotel. The Manager is to ensure that all departments within the hotel have adequate supplies while maintaining cost control and compliance with the hotel’s policies.
THE ROLE
- Provide inspirational leadership with a clear vision and direction to team members to ensure delivery of the Capella brand values and vision, to create an amazing experience for all guests and colleagues.
- Be an exemplary role model in inspiriting team members through strong demonstration of the Capella Culture and Service Philosophy
- Oversees and manages the daily operations of the Purchasing department and ensures that all team members comply with service standards, departmental policies and operating procedures set by the hotel.
- Monitor and analyse records of hotel’s expenditure.
- Establish and implement best practices for sourcing and purchasing that is in line with the purchasing policies and procedures of the hotel.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of the hotel’s quality and standard requirements.
- Coordinate with all departments to facilitate timely placement of purchase orders to manage inventory requirements.
- Generate monthly expenditure, and forecasted budget reports for the Director of Finance.
- Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes to meet the changing needs and market conditions.
- Maintains strong working relationships with other departments to ensure effective communications for operational issues, serves as a role model for inter-departmental collaboration and support.
- Implement department project initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and upscaling of both department operations and team members’ performance.
- Drive high quality and consistency in standards to achieve mission, vision and goals set by the hotel.
- Assists the higher management in updating the Standard Operating Procedures in accordance to the hotel standards and business level by suggesting improvements to improve efficiency of work and performance.
- Plan and schedule roster according to business level to optimize resources.
- Maintain strict compliance to all departmental policies, work place safety and security procedures set by the hotel.
- Ensures that working area is kept organised and clean at all times.
- Report any issue or damages and breakdowns within working areas and the hotel to ensure a defect-free facilities and service amenities provided.
- Foster a positive working environment for all team members and check in regularly to ensure team members satisfaction and maintain strong working relationships within the. Give praises and encouragements for good performances.
- Maintains strong working relationships with other departments to ensure effective communications for operational issues, serves as a role model for inter-departmental collaboration and support
- Empower team members to take ownership and responsibility in going beyond to exceed guest expectations. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
- Monitor performances team members and provide effective performance feedback for improvements, recognition and performance appraisal as due.
- Mentor and guide individual team members’ growth and identify short to long-term goals to achieve and ensure high colleague engagement and welfare.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of the hotel daily services, activities, promotion, and event. Effectively communicate and update all team members on any changes to ensure guests receive up-to-date information.
TALENT PROFILE
Qualification
- A college Diploma / degree in Business, specialization in Supply and Logistic Management is of advantage.
Work Experience
- 2 years’ experiences in similar role at luxury hotels/resort
Technical Skills
- Competent computing skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- Strong supply chain management abilities
- Very good command in spoken and written English
Kindly be informed only shortlisted candidates will be notified.