Purchasing Officer

The Purchasing Officer will procure goods works and services in compliance with procurement policies. Regular expediting and reporting of all procurement activities within the hotel. He or she maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods works and services and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.

What will I be doing

The Purchasing officer will procure goods works and services in compliance with procurement policies. He or she collects pro-forma invoices on approved purchase requisitions prepares offer analysis and makes recommendations.
Once the purchase order has been completed the purchasing officer will follow up to assure/ensure delivery. He or she maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods works and services and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.

As a Purchasing Officer you will be involved in the procurement process for various items required by the Hotel and must therefore perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Assist with the preparation of a procurement plan

Liaise with user departmentsto determine their product and service needs

Receives approved Purchase Requisitions (PR) for procurement of goods and service

Tracks all PRs and determine price competitiveness without sacrificing/compromising quality or delivery times

Identifies and researches potential new suppliers

Responsible for collection of proforma invoices and presents to the supervisor for further processing or approval

Inquires immediately for more specifications from requesting department if the purchase request is not clearly specified and completed

Assist in conducting vendor sourcing and documentation of vendor documents

Ensures that purchases are made in the best interests of the company

Assures/Ensuresdelivery and pickup of PO for collection of goods

Prepares weekly procurement status report and submits to the supervisor

What are we looking for

HND/ in any Business Finance or Science related degree

3 5years experience in procurement or other supply chain management related field.

Preference for a background in Hospitality.

Knowledge of Birchstreetsoftware is an added advantage.

Planning and scheduling skills

Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff suppliers and consultants.

Ability to work independently

Excellent written and oral communication in English

Excellent grasp of Microsoft Office tools.

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across itsglobal brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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