Purchase Specialist📣 Job Ad

Join Hilton as a Purchasing Specialist!

As a crucial member of our team, you will supervise the purchasing of goods and materials required by the hotel, ensuring adherence to policy while maintaining a focus on cost reduction and profitability. Your responsibilities will include:

• Purchasing of all goods and equipment required by the hotel.
• Supervising the procurement of proper quantities and competitive priced goods.
• Regularly reporting on purchased goods and inventory levels.
• Collaborating with hotel management to improve purchasing processes.
• Maintaining good communication across all hotel departments.
• Attending finance meetings as needed.
• Acting in accordance with fire, health, and safety regulations.
• Working in an environmentally-conscious manner.

This role demands strong organizational skills and previous experience in a high-volume operational function. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a passion for exceptional customer service will set you apart. Experience with Birchstreet and PeopleSoft systems or a relevant degree in Finance or Accounting is advantageous.

Why Hilton?
Hilton is the world's leading global hospitality company, offering unparalleled guest experiences across its brands for nearly a century. Our vision to fill the earth with hospitality connects our team to create remarkable experiences daily. Embrace the opportunity to join us in this dynamic environment where our team members are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Purpose
Follow procurement process by sourcing and acquiring goods and services. Evaluating suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to budgetary constraints and quality standards. Work closely with internal teams to meet their needs, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to efficient supply chain operations.

Key Accountability Areas

• Knowledge in Mechanical and Electrical items related to maintenance and factory requirement.
• Knowledge in Electrical and Electronic Parts and Materials.
• General tools and equipment (new supply and repair).
• General Plumbing Materials (Maintenance and Factory use).
• Casting and Fabrication of Mechanical items and other related work from Maintenance and production.
• General knowledge for supply and maintenance for (Machinery and Heavy Equipment) such as: Chiller, Boiler, and other related machinery.
• General knowledge in CNC parts and maintenance.
• Knowledge in laboratory equipment and calibration for Construction, Maintenance QC and Production tools and equipment.
• Office and Furniture supply for office and site project.
• General consumable items for maintenance and production requirement.

Role Accountability

• HR Proficiency: Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Delivery: Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Problem-Solving: Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
• Quality: Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes.
• Business Process Improvements: Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures.
• Compliance: Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures.

Academic Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Any relevant field
Work Experience
2 to 5 Years
Technical / Functional Competencies

• Purchasing Agreements
• Purchasing Benchmarking
• Purchasing Procedures
• Purchasing Reporting

We are looking for a capable purchasing specialist to join the team and contribute to the development of procurement and supply processes. The suitable candidate will be responsible for evaluating supplier offers, negotiating prices and commercial terms, and following up on the implementation of purchase contracts to ensure obtaining the best quality at the most suitable prices. He will also prepare regular reports on inventory status, analyze the market to select the best suppliers, and coordinate with various departments to meet the company's needs for materials and services.