Purchase Executive for a Wildlife Resort

Job Description:

• Implement sound purchasing policies, systems and procedures in accordance with Company standards.

• Monitor vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications.

• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased.

• Calls for quotations for any items costing more than a certain amount (As per company policy) and inquire into prices from various suppliers. 

• A minimum of three independent genuine quotations must be obtained.

• Establish contracts to ensure reduced pricing for all operating areas of the hotel.

• Receives market list from the Executive Chef on a daily basis and arranges for delivery of those items daily.

• Ensures that all orders receiving dates are updated by the buyers according to the suppliers promised delivery dates.

• Ensures that all authorised or approved purchase orders are sent to their respective suppliers/vendors for delivery purposes on a daily basis.

• Ensures & verifies that quotations are regularly updated and supplier’s new current price lists are maintained.

• Research and identify new products and services for the hotel in the market.