Assistant Purchasing Manager

About the role

Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad, a luxury Accor property in the heart of Pakistan's capital, is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Assistant Purchasing Manager. The role covers end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor development and supplier negotiations, supporting the Purchasing Manager in procurement planning and budgeting.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers
• Manage RFQs, quotation comparisons, cost analysis and purchase order processing
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supplier contracts to achieve cost savings
• Procure on time food and beverages, operating supplies, engineering materials, equipment and other hotel requirements
• Coordinate with hotel departments on needs, specifications and budgets
• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery schedules and market prices
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial controls and Food and Safety Hygiene, Sanitization standards
• Work with Stores, Receiving, Finance and Cost Control on procurement and inventory management
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, maintain procurement records, supplier databases, contracts and reports, and conduct supplier visits and market surveys

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, RFQ management, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations and cost control

Required skills

• Knowledge of procurement systems, inventory management and supply chain processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP experience is an advantage