Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Application Deadline: 8 June 2024

Department: Finance & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Seychelles - Baie Lazare

Reporting To: Director of Finance

Description
The job of Purchasing Manager is executed satisfactorily when:

• All operational needs are met consistently and in a timely manner.
  
  
• Best products are obtained at the best quality and price available.
  
  
• New products are continuously sourced and hotel is kept up to date with latest trends and products.
  
  

Key ResponsibilTo safeguard the financial integrity and stability of the hotel and minimize any exposure to potential risks. To ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties. To continuously research and find new and alternative products to improve the operation and reduce costs.ities

• Responsible for ensuring that competitive bidding is taking place and that business is awarded fairly and ethically.
  
  
• Responsible for monitoring slow moving and dead stock as well as keeping the stock levels in accordance with operational needs.
  
  
• Responsible for ensuring that all deliveries and issues are documented and processed correctly.
  
  
• Responsible for ensuring that communication is taking place with all departments in regards to matters that would in any way affect the operation.
  
  
• Responsible for ensuring that all areas are secure, organized and clean.
  
  
• Responsible for supervising, training and motivating the Purchasing department staff.
  
  
• Responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, scheduling, etc.
  
  
• Responsible for performing any additional duties assigned by the controller and assisting in other areas of Finance as needed.
  
  
• Responsible for communicating with Financial Controller on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
  
  

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and multiple tasks at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Sound cost analysis and cost management skills
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Ability to operate computer and mechanical equipment
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience in respective computer software is a plus
• Knowledge of food handling, quality control and local regulations

About Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare

Located on the famous Baie Lazare, in the exclusive south-end of Mahé Island, Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare offers guests round-the-clock expertise, dedication and unmatched Creole hospitality in dazzling surroundings of untouched, natural beauty. This beachfront paradise, nestled in a secluded bay at the foothills of a magnificent mountain range, offers a private haven for romantics at heart, an activity-packed family getaway or the perfect destination for corporate gatherings and events.