Source, coordinate, negotiate, process all purchases for hotel projects.
* Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms.
* Arrange and process the ordering of necessary goods and services related to Hotel projects.
* Coordinate and finalize details of all Hotel project orders and deliveries.
* Collaborate with key project and company operations personnel to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations by each Brand property.
* Strong Knowledge of Hospitality sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in ""reading"" the market.
* Perform cost and scenario analysis, and bench-marking by vendors.
* Assess, manage and mitigate procurement processes.
* Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers across all specialist areas of hospitality procurement.
* Ensure quantity and timing of all deliveries and coordinate with Hotel project teams accordingly.
* Negotiate and obtain best import and agency terms with our manufacturers/suppliers.
* Obtain best credit facilities, terms of payments and profit margins with Hospitality manufacturers/suppliers.
* Prepare all Hotel project related purchase requisitions, submit for approval and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions for all Hotel related projects.
* Ensure that the customs clearing agents are clearing goods at the quickest and shortest time possible at a reasonable and competitive fees.
* Supervise the delivery of goods from seaport/airport to our warehouses.
* Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships with manufacturers/suppliers.
* Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of hotel supplies products.