PURCHASING MANAGER

The overall scope of this role is to coordinate and manage all operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.
• Responsible for maintaining a good relationship with business partners.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with latest trends and products.
• Responsible for working together with the Chef in order to obtain the best products and prices available; reviewing market list and offers daily.
• 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• BSc in Purchasing and Supply or related field
• 2+ years as hotel purchasing manager
• 5+ years in diverse hotel purchasing roles
• 4+ years in purchasing managerial role
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
• Additional language - beneficial
• 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

To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:

• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills
• Flexible and reliable
• Energetic
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure