Purchasing Manager The Cape Town EDITION (Pre-Opening)

The Cape Town EDITION V&A Waterfront

Opening in 2026 The Cape Town EDITION will introduce contemporary luxury lifestyle hospitality to the iconic V&A Waterfront. Located on Quay 7 the hotel will feature 142 guestrooms including six serviced apartments and will operate under an international management agreement.

Developed through the partnership between Marriott International and legendary hotelier Ian Schrager EDITION Hotels are defined by refined design deeply personalised service and vibrant social energyeach property reflecting the culture and creative spirit of its destination.

The Cape Town EDITION is poised to become one of the citys most influential culinary social and lifestyle destinations.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for following established procedures in ordering receiving storing distributing and payment of items. Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

4-year bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; or a minimum of 2 years experience in Purchasing or a related field.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in Managing Work Projects Policies and Standards for Purchasing Across Departments

Supports generating and providing accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc.

Compiles codes categorizes calculates tabulates audits or verifies information or data.

Supports sanitation compliance.

Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g. Food Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.

Orders all food and beverage based on business needs.

Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.

Maintains sanitation and safety standards as specified in the brand guidelines.

Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food and beverage storeroom assets.

Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels.

Communicates with kitchen restaurant management and vendors to ensure timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.

Checks invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity quality weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.

Uses existing computer programs to perform daily and period end food and beverage costs.

Maintains inventory controls for proper levels dating rotation requisitions etc.

Completes administrative tasks on a timely basis (e.g. C-7s menu costing general office duties).

Supports period end inventory according to Food and Beverage and Accounting standard operation procedures.

Calculates figures for food and beverage inventory.

Ensures that price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the F & B Director and Executive Chef.

Receives and inspects deliveries.

Maintains an accurate controllable log and beverage perpetual.

Supports accurate administration of all invoices and adherence to proper bookkeeping procedures.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge to Purchasing Operations

Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues products systems and processes.

Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program write software set up functions enter data or process information.

Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to your job.

Assists in Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

Submits reports in a timely manner ensuring delivery deadlines.

Assists in ensuring profits and losses are documented accurately.

Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc.

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.

Monitors all taxes that apply ensuring that taxes are current collected and/or accrued.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone in written form e-mail or in person.

Interacts with kitchen staff vendors and Executive Chef.

Uses existing computer programs effectively to post invoices update items and costs.

Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.