Purchasing Manager Full-time Job

Your role will be included but not limited to:

Manage the procurement of goods, services, and supplies required by the hotel

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and assess vendor performance

Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their offerings, and select the most suitable vendors

Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and responsiveness, and address any issues

Create and oversee the purchasing department budget, optimizing procurement strategies

Analyze cost data, market trends, and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities

Efficiently manage inventory levels, ensuring an adequate supply while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory

Implement inventory control best practices to reduce carrying costs

Ensure that all purchasing activities adhere to legal and ethical standards

Oversee quality assurance and inspections to maintain the high standards expected in a 5-star hotel

Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts and agreements

Prepare regular reports and analyze purchasing activities, cost savings, and vendor performance

Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions

Ideally, you'll have some or all the following qualifications and experience we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred)

Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager in a luxury hotel or similar upscale establishment

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Knowledge of procurement software and systems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance

About IHG®IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.With a family of 18 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel IndigoPremium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN HotelsEssentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotelsSuites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood SuitesExclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront ResortsInterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.