Purchasing Manager

Major responsibilities:

• To oversee the Purchasing / Receiving / Store / Cost Control sections.
• To review all purchase requests under operational considerations. Secures alternative products if item Specification can be met with less spend.
• To work closely with other departments and assists with Materials Management throughout the hotel.
• To ensure the Strategic Purchasing Principles are adhered to (will be re-addressed in due course).
• To oversee the maintenance of complete and accurate records on all purchases.
• To oversee and control the maintenance of hotel’s general store.
• To ensure the general store is stocked with minimum par stocks required to ensure efficient operation of all hotel departments.
• To conduct regular yield test with Executive Chef.
• To attend all hotel meeting pertaining to supply market, purchases, materials management, cost saving and environment protection.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in hotel management or relevant.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in Purchasing Department.
• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), Thai language is an asset and in Computer skills.
• Excellent in negotiation skills, self-motivated person with strong organization skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, customer and associate relation skills and result oriented.
• Delegate effectively whilst still owning “big picture” of control.
• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment while remaining calm and collective.
• Familiar with purchasing and contract management instructions, strategies, policies and procedures.
• Possess good leadership skills.
• Excellent presentation and proactive communication skills in both verbal and written in English and Thai.