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• Conduct Purchasing meeting at least once a month and find solutions
  for operational problems
• When Purchase Requests are approved, open the Purchase Orders in the
  computer system, print them and forward them for Director of Finance and
  General Managers’ signature
• Ensure that delivery time/schedule are communicated with Receiver
  and suppliers
• Conduct as much communications as possible with suppliers via phone
  in order to obtain the best possible competitive rate for the ‘I buy”
  in accordance and compliance with the company Policies and Code of
  Conduct.
• Ensure timely and accurate liaison with relevant heads of
  departments over matters affecting both departmental activities and resolve
  them
• Ensure delegation to subordinates and train them to standards as
  specified in their job  description
• Ensure that “Performance Appraisal” is run timely and
  efficiently for all concerned employees
• Maintain good business relationship with the suppliers, customs,
  clearing agents,
• Department Heads and other related staff members as per the company
  Code of Conduct
• To be fully aware of all clauses of the company code of conduct, and
  be able to explain it to the purchasing staff.
• To be aware of the local customs and importation laws and
  regulations.
• Good rapport is developed with all other hotel staff.
• Prevention of damage and abuse to all FF&E items and reporting
  of any repair or maintenance requirements to the engineering department
  immediately.

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in procurement and
  supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance or related area
• Any professional qualification in CIPS is added advantage
• Four to six years of directly related experience
• Budget Management experience
• Vast experience in Hotel purchases and operational needs
• Competencies, knowledge and skills
• Computer skills (preferably in ERP purchasing application such as
  IHMS, Plan swift, SAP etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Functional/Technical skills (understands labour, materials, and the
  construction process)
• Possess problem solving and negotiating skills
• Results oriented with timely decision-making ability
• Process Management
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the
  organization requiring excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Maintain attention to detail and follow through
• Developing direct reports, Directing others

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