Officer – Group Purchasing (Operating, Supply & Equipment)

Reports to: Manager – Group Purchasing  

Duties & Responsibilities

• To receive the Daily Market List and Purchase Requests submitted by various departments.
• To obtain competitive bids by actively and aggressively testing the market to obtain the merchandise as specified at the lowest price available while meeting the date of delivery, quality and quantity requirements. Bids from at least 3 suppliers are required. 
• The prices obtained from various vendors should be comparable and without prejudice. 
• To contact suppliers by phone or personal visit; to confer with present or prospective suppliers concerning new products, discounts, promotions, reciprocal business deal etc. 
• To ensure prompt delivery of all supplies and to follow up outstanding orders and undelivered portion. 
• To initiate cash payment of merchandise on “Cash on Delivery” basis through the purchasing fund as per hotel’s policies and procedures. 
• To coordinate with Storekeeper and department concerned on needs to re-order based on adequacy of current stocks, purchasing lead-time and other prevailing conditions. 
• Follow the company and department policy & procedures. 
• To maintain as much as possible files of quotations, catalogues, photos, samples on all equipment and supplies. 
• To implement controls over purchasing to ensure that locally available foodstuffs are for immediate needs, that quantity of the food is optimum for the intended use and that the lowest prices on the market is paid for merchandise of the desired quality and form. To guard against excessive quantities of supplies being purchased. 
• To attend personally and to supervise the proper handling of purchasing problem such as non-delivery, late delivery, inferior quality, poor services, price changes etc. 
• To assist in requests for sponsorships from regular suppliers for hotel’s events whenever required. 
• To familiarize with the import procedures, documentation and custom requirements for all overseas purchases.
• To attend related meetings when required.
  
  

 Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing, logistics and supply chain management or relevant disciplines is preferred
• 2 years or above experience in Purchasing/ Procurement
• With working experience in Hospitality industry is highly preferred
• Sound knowledge on casino/hotel’s requirement on supplies and equipment 
• Product knowledge in Operating, Supplies & Equipment (OSE) is an asset
• Good spoken and written English
• Analytical Skills: Arithmetic Computation, Computer Skills, Learning Fast-learner, Decision-Making skills
• Interpersonal Skills: Team Player, Able to work with staff from different cultures and backgrounds, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Oriented
• Frequent travel required
• Immediately Available is highly preferable

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