Purchasing Manager

About the job
Searching for an opportunity that just adds up? We’re looking for a new Purchasing Manager with a strong ability to manage supplier relationships, optimize procurement processes, and ensure cost-effective purchasing. Someone who can balance quality, efficiency, and budget control while supporting hotel operations seamlessly all with complete confidence

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

Translates operating forecasts into material requirements plans and thereby determines standard stock and re-order levels with Department Heads and Management
Participates in negotiations for service contracts 
Identifies and develops reliable sources of supply
Identifies and organizes adequate storage for all perpetual inventory items and implements corporate policy, products and initiatives in order to maximize cost effectiveness
Establishes adequate record keeping and issuance procedures 
Protects inventories from waste, spoilage and theft
Keeps abreast of the marketplace as to innovation and value
Processes purchase requests from departments
Obtains competitive quotations and bids
Ensure physical stock take is conducted as scheduled
Posts orders to inventory module and produces purchase order for receiver to match against goods received 
Place approved orders
Establishes standard purchasing specifications
Ensures products and resources are assigned to the appropriate department and billed accordingly
Supervises the hotels print shop to ensure timely and economical production of printed material
Ensures that market surveys are completed in coordination with the Executive Chef, F&B Manager and Accountant

What We need from you:

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting or Finance 
Or three years in hotel accounting or internal audit with one year in a manager role 
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
Must speak fluent English

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.