JOB DETAILS:

Marriot International is hiring a Purchasing Manager (Pre-Opening) that 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.

Other Skills & Requirements 

• Knowledge of hospitality operations (F&B, housekeeping, front office, engineering) and seasonal purchasing needs.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, spend analysis, and inventory management to minimize wastage and maximize profitability.
• Skilled in procurement and hotel systems (Opera PMS, Micros, BirchStreet, Sun,  SAP, Oracle, FMC) and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with health & safety, HACCP standards, compliance, and sustainability practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

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