Purchase Manager – Hospitality

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Purchase Manager to lead the Procurement & Purchasing Department of a leading 4-star hotel. The ideal candidate must have 15–20 years of progressive experience exclusively in the hospitality industry, with extensive expertise in hotel procurement, vendor management, inventory control, and cost optimization.

This role requires a proactive leader who can ensure the uninterrupted supply of quality products and services while maintaining cost efficiency and supporting the operational requirements of all hotel departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all purchasing and procurement activities for the hotel.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely supply.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Procure Food & Beverage products, housekeeping supplies, engineering materials, operating equipment, furniture, fixtures, and hotel consumables.
• Obtain competitive quotations and negotiate the best commercial terms with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to achieve maximum value.
• Coordinate with Kitchen, F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, Finance, and Stores to ensure operational continuity.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and work closely with the Stores Department to prevent stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports, supplier evaluations, and cost-saving analyses.
• Build and maintain a reliable vendor network while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 15–20 years of purchasing experience in the hotel industry is mandatory.
• Only candidates with hotel procurement experience will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality purchasing procedures, inventory management, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
• Experience in procuring food & beverage items, engineering materials, housekeeping supplies, FF&E, and hotel operating equipment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage procurement operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Pay: Rs90,000.00 - Rs140,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person