Purchasing Manager

A Purchasing Manager will support the negotiation of contracts, purchasing of required goods, and record-keeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance.  

What will I be doing?    

As Purchasing Manager, you will support the negotiation of contracts, purchasing of required goods, and record-keeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Adhere to quality procedures and standards and oversee purchasing administration such that all Hilton policies and standards are upheld.
• Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
• Ensure Purchasing Manual is current
• Buy goods and material at the right price, in the required quality and volume and at the right time
• Order goods and material taking account of the economic situation of the hotel and on the basis of current events and occupation plans
• Use the hotel computer system as a rational organisational tool for managing and establishing orders, bookings, minimum inventories and inventories in stock.
• Administer serving equipment and consumables and use the hotel computer system for efficient keeping of inventories of these items
• Organise and regulate use of Team Members in the area of the store and ramp
• Give trainees a comprehensive insight into the purchasing system and organise a tour of the department during working hours

What are we looking for?  
A Purchasing Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets
• Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Previous experience within the hotel/leisure sector
• Previous experience in a similar purchasing role
• Relevant degree, in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution