Hotel Purchasing Officer

Job summary
Safari Beach Hotel, in South Coast Diani, is seeking to recruit a competent Hotel Purchasing Officer tasked with overseeing purchases of quality supplies for the user departments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include: (Not limited to)

Compile and review all purchase indents.
Generate LPOs for approval.
Consistently track and communicate the status of requisitions, contracts, orders and delivery of supplies.
Monitors stock movements and maintains adequate stock levels as per business needs.
Ascertains supplies quantities, qualities and specifications upon ordering and purchase.
Assists in financial controls by providing necessary cost estimates and adhering to set budgets.
Updates the computerized stock controls management system.
Constantly updates the vendor/ supplier database and conducts market pricing surveys.
Maintains communication with suppliers and responds to their inquires as per Company policy.
Arranges for and manages all product samples.
Maintains accurate and orderly records of related to purchases.
Prepares and submits timely purchase reports to the management and delivery discrepancy reports to the accounts department.
Facilitates the tendering process as per Company Procedures.
Conduct monthly stock takes. 
Any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

A relevant Diploma or Degree in a purchasing/ procurement, supply chain management, or business administration from a recognized Institution.
At least 3 years proven experience as a procurement officer preferably in a hotel set-up.
Knowledge of procurement procedures and statutory requirements.
Excellent drafting ,numeracy and reporting skills
Working Knowledge of an inventory management system.
High level of integrity, keen attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.
Excellent record management skills
Talent for networking and negotiating.
Aptitude in decision making and strong leadership skills

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@safaribeachdiani.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

hr@safaribeachdiani.co.ke