Purchasing Supervisor

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders under hotel policies.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries and resolve outstanding order or supplier issues.
• Monitor inventory with Stores and Receiving to maintain adequate stock.
• Review quotations and support competitive pricing while meeting quality standards.
• Verify purchasing documentation, authorizations, supplier invoices, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements with department heads and Finance.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IHG policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
• Support inventory counts, procurement reporting, and audit activities.
• Perform other purchasing-related duties assigned by the Director of Finance & Business Support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing or ERP systems.
• Experience with hotel procurement systems is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, organization, communication, attention to detail, prioritization, and deadline management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal departments.