Prime Function:
- To direct the activities of the Purchase department and implement the companys policies guidelines and procedures to work efficiently and effectively.
- Allocation of suppliers based on the vendor capacity location etc. and the companys requirements.
- To survey the market and update the knowledge about new products and suppliers available in the market.
- To coordinate all the functions of the team within the department.
- Any matter which may affect the interests of ACCOR should be brought to the attention of the Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing Planning
- To prioritize purchases based on resources and urgency.
- Ensure to evaluate user needs and functionality of various materials purchased.
- Ensure that all Licensing laws are adhered to.
- Plan direct and control all day-to-day Purchasing functions.
People Management
- Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
- Motivate and develop the team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.
- Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.
Financial Management
- Monitor and maintain inventory records of all the purchases made.
- Identify optimal cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
Operational Management
- Prepare and invite tenders contracts and other related documents for ensuring a regular supply of materials.
- Ensure to carry out negotiations with vendors manufacturers and agencies to obtain the best combination of price quality quantity delivery terms of payment and reliability of supply.
- Investigate and follow-up on complaints received from receiving stores and user departments about the products and obtain corrective actions from the vendors.
- Keep track of Government Legislations for import of the equipment and materials & also ensure to know the name of the supplier.
- Handle import of equipment and material right from inquiry to the actual purchase.
- Coordinate with the other departments concerned on imports and the advise them on the impact of the same.
- Check processing and follow up for corrective action
- Ensure that all policies & procedures are adhered to in purchases.
- Ensure to replace the materials if not accepted by the user department.
- Coordinate operations with Department Coordinators Supervisors and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness efficiency in resource utilization and the prompt delivery of services.
Managerial Qualities
- Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality followed by honesty integrity ethical behaviour tactfulness openness and cultural awareness;
- Ability to accept responsibility;
- Self confidence motivation drive and tenacity;
- Ability to enhance organizational performance;
- Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;
- Ability to think strategically inductively and creatively;
- And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples ideas.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in a field like Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related area. Along with experience in procurement purchasing or vendor management is highly desirable.
Additional Information :
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time