Responsibilities:
• Responsible administratively of the purchasing office staff personnel schedules, appraisals and trainings.
• Coordinates and ensures smooth process of purchase requests allocated by Purchasing Manager
• Ensures that set policy and procedures quotations, documentation, specification and explanation) are being followed and practiced
• Constantly verifies all system updates concerning data stock items, regarding name, packing, weight and units
• Reviews, checks and updates constantly entered quotations concerning price and duration validity
• Reviews, checks and notes explanation for deliveries Discrepancy report, regarding any price or quantity variance, for onward submission to the Purchasing Manager
• Ensures that all PO issue for all approved purchase orders to the respective vendors is delivered on time.
• To print the weekly order pending report to follow up and verify approved requests, items not delivered according to the specified vendor s delivery dates
• Provides constant and accurate feedback to the purchasing manager and department heads on Market conditions, items availability, seasonal items, delivery lead times and price trends.
• Identifies and recommends new market products in terms of quality and price competitiveness
• Advises through market knowledge, special offers, discounted products, cost saving substitutes and possible brand shortages, serving the benefit of the property
• Monitors vendors reliability and services, establishes new contracts with prospective vendors
• Performs related duties and any assigned special projects as and when requested
Skills and Requirement:
• 3-5 years of Experience procuring commercial products and services. Substantial experience in procuring F&B;services and products is essential.
• Working knowledge of commonly used contract types; working knowledge of clauses and special provisions related purchases of goods and services is required.
• Expert knowledge of pricing analysis with the ability analyzes proposals using historical data, commercial catalogs, and price list and industry benchmarks to ensure price reasonableness.
• Must be able to procure and be considered as a specialist in assigned (multiple) categories, requiring a degree of technical knowledge.
• Independent judgment, initiative and decision making.
• Expert negotiator with ability to close complex deals independently.
• Fluency in English Language both written and spoken.
• Fluency and/or knowledge of Arabic are a bonus.
• Ability to multi-task and take on cross functional task when required.
• Ability to direct and supervise others.
• Ability to train and develop others.
• Excellent communication skills.
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