Buyer

Job Description
We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Materials professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Buyer, you are responsible for procuring according to set procedures all daily system allocated and authorized purchase requests, whether storeroom or direct items, in the best interest of the property. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

1. Check the system daily and complete all administrative procedures concerning allocated received requests and orders.
2. Check queries and request clarifications or any concerns regarding received purchase requests data, description, units, quantities, and specifications.
3. Request and negotiate best price quotations, ensuring best quality for all received orders and forward them for approval, while ensuring the best delivery schedule.
4. Handle timely the daily market list, allocating orders, checking new items included for price and availability, ensuring approvals for onward vendor order confirmation.
5. Check and ensure that all approved and authorized purchase orders are timely forwarded (faxed or delivered) to the concerned vendors.
6. Verify and follow up on all pending orders (approved and under approval) through system reports and/or by reporting any concerns.
7. Investigate and clarify price, quantity, and quality discrepancies with the approved order being reported upon delivery by the vendors.
8. Review and update all personally entered (locked) price quotations, quote validity, and supplier data in the system.

Desired Candidate Profile
Education, Qualifications & Experiences:
You should ideally have a degree with previous experience in stores, purchasing, and receiving, preferably within a hotel environment. Good command of English communication skills and computer literacy are essential, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, and FBM is an asset.
Knowledge & Competencies:
The ideal candidate will be an analytical, pragmatic thinker with the ability to process information and merchandise through computer systems. You are able to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a fair, consistent set of standards. You are proactive and flexible, possessing the following additional competencies:

1. Understanding Hotel Operations
2. Effective Communication
3. Planning for Business
4. Supervising People
5. Understanding Differences
6. Supervising Operations
7. Teamwork
8. Adaptability
9. Customer Focus
10. Drive for Results