SOFITEL Hiring for Buyer Job at Dubai Full Time

THE POSITION

To assist the Purchasing manager in the day-to-day Operations of the Purchasing Department and to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining a good relationship with all departments.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and the Director of Food & Beverage to purchase the highest quality products while constantly searching for the lowest price.
• Work closely with Stores.
• Assist to supervise the day-to-day functions of the Receiving clerk.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before the items are purchased.
• Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with the company’s purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Negotiate food prices, place required daily food orders and ensure prompt delivery.
• Place regular liquor, beer, wine and soft drink orders as required.
• Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization and obtain the authorization from the Director of Finance and General Manager prior to processing these orders.
• Obtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities.
• Assist Accounts Payable in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Obtain quarterly competitive pricing quotes for Food & Beverage items.
• Place and file all Purchase Orders.
• Handle telephone inquiries.
• Maintain disclaimers, credit applications and vendor information.
• Maintain HACCP standards at all levels – from product sourcing to storage etc.
• Conduct surprise audits in receiving and storage areas to ensure that HACCP standards are being maintained by staff.
• Prepare any reports as requested by management
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the local market is an asset
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to process information and merchandise through computer system
• Ability to move and handle merchandise throughout the Hotel

QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma or equivalent qualifications
• Knowledge of Materials Control
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 -3 years experience in purchasing/stores environment