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: Job Number 23004561 Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance Location The Westin Chennai Velachery, 154 Velachery Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocatio

: Job Number 23004561 Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance Location The Westin Chennai Velachery, 154 Velachery Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely N Relocation N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required: . High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area. OR . 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations . Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations. . Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations. . Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information . Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations. . Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection. . Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers . Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance. . Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program. Managing Procurement Activities . Verifies and authorizes procurement orders . Places orders and expedites deliveries . Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions . Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services. . Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance . Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program. . Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests\' well-being, and we\'re energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soaring above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them throughout their stay. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you\'re someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how at Westin, together we can rise.

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