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Purchasing Assistant
COMO Metropolitan London
Full Time
Coins Icon £28070 / Year
Purchasing Assistant
COMO Metropolitan London

Description

Description

COMO Hotels and Resorts is an award-winning, family-owned group of 20 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different to the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition-rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place.

COMO Metropolitan London is an inner-city property stripping back to the non-essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144-bedroom property with 19 private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.

What You’ll Do
The primary objective of the Purchasing Assistant is to assist the Purchasing Manager in supervising and organising the Purchasing Department. He/she will supervise the operation of the stores, along with ordering and stock control in these areas. He/she will also undertake any task deemed to be related to his/her job specification, thereby aiding the successful running of the department. 

 
 In this role, you will:

  • Receive and check all deliveries, especially food items, ensuring quality, quantity, and expiry dates meet standards.
  • Process purchase orders and maintain purchasing documentation and records.
  • Keep recipe ingredients, cost records, and pricing information updated for accurate menu costing.
  • Monitor supplier pricing and prepare comparison reports for key/high-cost items.
  • Ensure ordered goods arrive on time to support smooth day-to-day hotel operations.
  • Source new products and services for hotel departments and other COMO properties as required.
  • Research market trends and suppliers to identify innovative products and secure best value.
  • Liaise with department heads to ensure materials and supplies are available when needed.
  • Manage purchasing within budget and control stock levels to avoid over-ordering or waste.
  • Review supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on deliveries, logistics, and account/payment matters.
  • Oversee store and receiving areas, ensuring health and safety standards are followed.
  • Work closely with Cost Control and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.
  • Support weekly, monthly, and annual stock takes.
  • Attend training and contribute to maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
Who You Are: 

  • A mindset aligned with COMO’s values: Passion, Creativity, and Style
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Confident communicating with suppliers and building positive working relationships with internal departments.
  • Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to identify solutions and respond quickly to operational needs.
  • Commercially aware, with a good understanding of purchasing processes, stock control, and budget management.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
  • Strong administrative skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and purchasing systems.
  • A team player with a positive and flexible attitude, always willing to support the wider operation.
  • Good at monitoring stock levels and ensuring supplies are ordered accurately and on time.
  • Committed to maintaining high quality standards and ensuring goods received meet expectations.
  • Reliable, professional, and able to manage supplier relationships and purchasing records with confidentiality and care.

What we will offer you: 

  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide
  • Employee discounts on Nobu London, and Labombe by Trivet
  • 3 complimentary nights stay and discounted nights in any COMO Hotel or Resort Worldwide 
  • Career development opportunities
  • Company Sick Pay
  • A lucrative bonus for introducing someone to any COMO property
  • An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities
  • Access to an Employee assistance programme, offering support and advice
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free Uniform & laundry service
  • 28 paid holidays per year, increasing with service
  • Season ticket loan and contribution towards eye care.

Description

COMO Hotels and Resorts is an award-winning, family-owned group of 20 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different to the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition-rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place.

COMO Metropolitan London is an inner-city property stripping back to the non-essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144-bedroom property with 19 private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.

What You’ll Do
The primary objective of the Purchasing Assistant is to assist the Purchasing Manager in supervising and organising the Purchasing Department. He/she will supervise the operation of the stores, along with ordering and stock control in these areas. He/she will also undertake any task deemed to be related to his/her job specification, thereby aiding the successful running of the department. 

 
 In this role, you will:

  • Receive and check all deliveries, especially food items, ensuring quality, quantity, and expiry dates meet standards.
  • Process purchase orders and maintain purchasing documentation and records.
  • Keep recipe ingredients, cost records, and pricing information updated for accurate menu costing.
  • Monitor supplier pricing and prepare comparison reports for key/high-cost items.
  • Ensure ordered goods arrive on time to support smooth day-to-day hotel operations.
  • Source new products and services for hotel departments and other COMO properties as required.
  • Research market trends and suppliers to identify innovative products and secure best value.
  • Liaise with department heads to ensure materials and supplies are available when needed.
  • Manage purchasing within budget and control stock levels to avoid over-ordering or waste.
  • Review supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on deliveries, logistics, and account/payment matters.
  • Oversee store and receiving areas, ensuring health and safety standards are followed.
  • Work closely with Cost Control and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.
  • Support weekly, monthly, and annual stock takes.
  • Attend training and contribute to maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
Who You Are: 

  • A mindset aligned with COMO’s values: Passion, Creativity, and Style
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Confident communicating with suppliers and building positive working relationships with internal departments.
  • Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to identify solutions and respond quickly to operational needs.
  • Commercially aware, with a good understanding of purchasing processes, stock control, and budget management.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
  • Strong administrative skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and purchasing systems.
  • A team player with a positive and flexible attitude, always willing to support the wider operation.
  • Good at monitoring stock levels and ensuring supplies are ordered accurately and on time.
  • Committed to maintaining high quality standards and ensuring goods received meet expectations.
  • Reliable, professional, and able to manage supplier relationships and purchasing records with confidentiality and care.

What we will offer you: 

  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide
  • Employee discounts on Nobu London, and Labombe by Trivet
  • 3 complimentary nights stay and discounted nights in any COMO Hotel or Resort Worldwide 
  • Career development opportunities
  • Company Sick Pay
  • A lucrative bonus for introducing someone to any COMO property
  • An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities
  • Access to an Employee assistance programme, offering support and advice
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free Uniform & laundry service
  • 28 paid holidays per year, increasing with service
  • Season ticket loan and contribution towards eye care.

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