Assistant Purchase Manager

Your Fairmont Journey Starts Here:

Are you a someone with a passion for excellence and a flair for exceptional hospitality? Fairmont Udaipur Palace invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of luxury and join our pre-opening team.

• To assist the Departments in purchasing all items for operational needs.
• Knows the market and seeks constant information about changes (prices, products available, etc.)
• Knows all importing procedures, purchasing dispositions, and receiving procedures.
• Has to purchase the best quality of goods available (according to the management) at the best price possible. If necessary, he/she involves the relevant department head in negotiations with suppliers.
• Compares quality and prices permanently between the suppliers.
• Keep the filing cabinet with all information, such as supplier, price, quantity, etc., constantly updated.
• Places only orders where there is a duly signed purchase request with internal authorizations.
• Is responsible for getting at least three (3) quotations on each purchase request.
• Takes advice from the department heads in regard to quality and quantity.
• Samples of goods he/she has to pass to the involved departments.
• Works closely together with the storekeeper and ensures store space for delivered goods and dispositions of goods.
• Is responsible that needed goods are delivered in time.
• Submits ideas, alternatives, and new products to the management according to the company policy.
• Well aware of fire, life, health & safety policies, procedures, and regulations as they are related to materials management and thorough with local legal compliances.

• Bachelor's degree in administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience with purchasing parts is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Experience in hospitality Industry and the local market is a must.
• Able to work on numerous tasks/projects at one time.
• Highly motivated individual able to grasp new ideas and learn quickly.
• Has the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities to meet company goals.
• Knowledge of MS Office systems.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• A high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
• Proven team working skills and able to work effectively and contribute in a team.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.