Purchase Manager

Purchase/Procurement Manager is responsible and accountable for all contracted and adhoc procurement of items and services for the hotel.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Translate operating forecasts into material requirements plans and thereby determine standard stock and re-order levels with Department Heads
• Participate in negotiations for service contracts
• Identify and develops reliable sources of supply
• Identify and organize adequate storage for all perpetual inventory items and implements corporate policy, products and initiatives in order to maximize cost effectiveness
• Establish adequate record keeping and issuance procedures
• Protect inventories from waste, spoilage and theft
• Keep abreast of the marketplace as to innovation and value
• Direct day-to-day purchasing activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Plan for future staffing needs & Recruit in line with company guidelines
• Prepare detailed induction programmes for new staff
• Maintain a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation
• Ensure training needs analysis of your departmental staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs
• Actively work at developing your staff and identify high potentials 

What We need from you:

This is the top job managing the procurement function for a full-service hotel. Typically supervises a staff of professional and/or store /receiving operation positions.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.