Job Description

Job Responsibilities To issue and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely and correct delivery of materials to user departments Co-ordinate with the Heads of Department\'s on development of Standard Purchase Specifications for various items. Monitor the adherence to the house rules and regulations with regard to purchasing. Secure competitive price quotations for all purchases. Advise the Executive chef of special availability or pricing of food merchandise for incorporation into menus or daily specials. Monitor the storage, sanitation and cleanliness standards and in goods receiving area and storeroom. Propose cost saving opportunities by staying informed about new products and trends in logistics, inventory control and purchasing. Work in association with the Accounts department in the area of pricing, purchase contracts and payments. Forecast market conditions and availability of materials under various economic conditions. Maintain MIS on Price lists, Regular purchases, Supplier information, Purchase orders, Par stocks etc. Ensure documentation of all phases of the purchasing process in a manner that will facilitate internal and external audit. Ensure adherence to all the statutory requirements/policies related to purchase. Develop departmental trainers in association with the training department & oversee all the training activities within the department. Identify key communities, plan various initiatives and co-ordinate the support activities. To abide with all Safety, Health & environment policies of the company. Any other job assigned by General Manager or any other authorized person. Job Requirements Thorough knowledge of modern materials management tools and techniques Excellent negotiating skills Product knowledge Regional availability of materials and sound knowledge of market and suppliers Inventory management & Budgeting Working knowledge of MS Office Knowledge of import regulations, commercial laws and tax structures. Education Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management/Post Graduation / Diploma in Materials management Experience Progression through various positions in the Materials department, and a minimum of2 -4 years of experience in the Materials function Experience in the various aspects of contract purchase, purchase agreements etc

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