Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities – Assistant Purchasing Manager

• Manage end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and supplier negotiations.

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.

• Manage RFQs, quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and purchase order processing.

• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and supplier contracts to achieve cost savings.

• Ensure timely procurement of food and beverages, operating supplies, engineering materials, equipment, and other hotel requirements.

• Coordinate with hotel departments to assess purchasing needs, specifications, and budget requirements.

• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery schedules, and market price fluctuations.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and financial controls.

• Coordinate with Stores, Receiving, Finance, and Cost Control for efficient procurement and inventory management.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies.

• Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, and purchasing reports.

• Support the Purchasing Manager in procurement planning, budgeting, and departmental operations.

• Conduct domestic and international supplier visits and market surveys as required

• Ensure compliance with Food and Safety Hygiene, Sanitization standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.

• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, RFQ management, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and cost control.

• Knowledge of procurement systems, inventory management, and supply chain processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities