Job
Summary:
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for
sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing quality goods, materials, and services
required by the hotel or hospitality establishment to support daily operations.
The role ensures that purchasing activities align with the company's budget,
operational needs, and quality standards, while maintaining strong
relationships with suppliers and adhering to hospitality-specific procurement
procedures.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Source
and negotiate with reliable suppliers for the procurement of food &
beverage, housekeeping supplies, maintenance materials, uniforms, and
other hospitality-related goods and services.
- Raise
and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and
authorized approval limits.
- Liaise
closely with culinary, housekeeping, engineering, and other operational
departments to understand procurement needs and timelines.
- Monitor
inventory levels and coordinate with the stores and finance teams to
ensure adequate stock without over-purchasing.
- Evaluate
supplier performance regularly to ensure quality, cost competitiveness,
reliability, and service standards.
- Develop
and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to secure favorable
pricing, credit terms, and service agreements.
- Assist
the Finance Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities
related to purchasing and inventory management.
- Prepare
and maintain accurate procurement records and reports, including supplier
lists, quotations, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure
compliance with internal financial controls, hotel policies, and
regulatory requirements related to procurement.
- Support
cost-saving initiatives and recommend process improvements within the
purchasing function.
Requirements:
- Previous
experience as a Purchasing Officer/administrator in a hotel or hospitality
environment
- Familiarity
with hospitality supply chains, food & beverage sourcing, and
operational procurement processes.
- Strong
negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office and hospitality procurement systems (e.g., Materials
Control, SAP, Oracle).
- Strong
financial awareness and understanding of budgeting and cost control in a
hospitality context.
- Highly
organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Knowledge
of hygiene, health, and safety standards related to hospitality purchasing
is a plus.
Key
Competencies:
- Vendor
relationship management
- Negotiation
and persuasion
- Attention
to detail and accuracy
- Financial
acumen and cost awareness
- Communication
and collaboration
- Problem-solving
and adaptability
- Time
management and organizational skills