Job Description :
Purchasing Agent
1. Support and assist in the smooth running of the purchasing department, exerting diligent financial processes whilst ensuring that purchasing and company standards are adhered to.
2. Takes responsibility for the duties and tasks assigned to the role, ensuring that all work is carried out in a timely and professional manner.
3. Collaborate with colleagues to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, sourcing quality products whilst delivering a positive and responsive approach to inquiries and problem resolution.
4. Support and deliver on the strategies and objectives of the purchasing department taking ownership of assigned areas of responsibility.
5. Develops and builds own skills, knowledge, and experience at every opportunity within the purchasing department, which aligns with the culture of growth, development, and performance expected by the company.
6. Collaborates with the Head of the Department, ensuring that departmental inventory is maintained, that cost efficiencies levels are realized, that productivity targets are achieved, and that performance levels are attained.
7. Build and maintain effective working relationships, communicating with key stakeholders whilst promoting the company culture and values.
8. Ensures adherence to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered, and documented for an internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required
Purchasing Agent
Skills :
Purchasing Agent
– Experience in a purchasing position
– Pro-active with a hands-on approach
– Passion for the hospitality industry
– Ability to manage work ensuring that tasks assigned are delivered
– Ability to find creative solutions, offering recommendations
– Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence
– Strong communication and listening skills
– Good IT skills
– Ability to work collaboratively at all levels within the department
– An open and positive personality
– Ability to handle challenging priorities and assignments
