Job Description
The overall scope of this role is to coordinate and manage all operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department.
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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:
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- People Oriented
- Passionate for European luxury
- Entrepreneurial
- Straightforward
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Flexible and reliable
- Energetic
- Tolerant and open minded
- Works well under pressure
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana