Purchasing Officer

Job Description

• Source and purchase the goods and services needed for hotel operations at appropriate quality, cost and delivery terms.

Responsibilities

• Process approved purchase requisitions for food, beverages, housekeeping supplies, maintenance items and other hotel needs.
• Obtain and compare quotations, evaluate suppliers and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Prepare purchase orders and track deliveries to prevent shortages and service disruption.
• Coordinate with stores and user departments to verify delivered quantities, quality and specifications.
• Maintain supplier records, procurement documentation and purchase reports.
• Support stock planning and cost control while following approval procedures and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Requirements

• BSc or HND in Purchasing and Supply, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a hotel or food-service business.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, inventory coordination and purchasing controls.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement or inventory systems.
• Integrity and ability to manage urgent operational requirements.