Job descriptionPurchasing ManagerDepartment: PurchasingEmployment Type: Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: Ghana - AccraDescriptionThe overall scope of this role is to coordinate and manage all operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department.Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
- Responsible for behaving in a professional... and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.
- Responsible for maintaining a good relationship with business partners.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with latest trends and products.
- Responsible for working together with the Chef in order to obtain the best products and prices available; reviewing market list and offers daily.
- Responsible for ensuring that competitive bidding is taking place and that business is awarded fairly and ethically.
- Responsible for monitoring slow moving and dead stock as well as keeping the stock levels in accordance with operational needs.
- Responsible for ensuring that all deliveries and issues are documented and processed correctly.
- Responsible for ensuring that communication is taking place with all departments in regards to matters that would in any way affect the operation.
- Responsible for ensuring that all areas are secure, organized and clean.
- Responsible for supervising, training and motivating the Purchasing department staff.
- Responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, scheduling, etc.
- Responsible for performing any additional duties assigned by the controller and assisting in other areas of Finance as needed.
- Responsible for communicating with Financial Controller on any discrepancies or other potential problems.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- BSc in Purchasing and Supply or related field
- 2+ years as hotel purchasing manager
- 5+ years in diverse hotel purchasing roles
- 4+ years in purchasing managerial role
- Ability to work and communicate in a multinational envi