Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the hotel’s business goals.
• Oversee and manage operational, capital expenditure (Capex), and project-related purchasing for the Hotel.
• Establish procurement policies and ensure compliance with legal, financial, and corporate standards.
• Continuously assess procurement trends and hotel needs to optimize purchasing practices and reduce costs.
• Ensure the President Hotel always receives the best quality product at the best price

Vendor & Supplier Management:

• Identify, qualify, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations, negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Arrange annual meetings inviting the top suppliers to present their products and value adds to create a list of preferred suppliers
• Manage the supplier approval and audit process to ensure quality and compliance.

Operational Efficiency:

• Coordinate and oversee daily procurement operations for all departments, including F&B, Engineering, Housekeeping, Front Office, and Administration.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory turnover to minimize waste and avoid shortages.
• Approve purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve order discrepancies or delays promptly.

Financial Control & Reporting:

• Work closely with the finance department to ensure adherence to budgets and forecast future procurement needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation of procurement activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier contracts.
• Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses and generate procurement performance reports.
• Develop strategies and manage processes aimed at improving quality and reducing costs.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with South African regulations and internal controls.
• Oversee ethical sourcing practices and support the hotel's sustainability and local supplier initiatives.
• Safeguard hotel assets by mitigatingprocurement-related risks.
• Ensure that procurement practices align with industry best practices and Hotel standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to improve skills, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Implement and refine SOPs related to stock control and purchasing operations.

Contact information

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