Cluster Purchasing Coordinator

About the Role

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a Cluster Purchasing Coordinator to manage and support all purchasing activities across its cluster hotels. This full-time position requires 0-1 years of experience and focuses on ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, materials, equipment, and services in alignment with IHG standards, hotel policies, and operational needs.

Role Overview

The Cluster Purchasing Coordinator plays a central role in maintaining efficient procurement processes. This involves cultivating strong supplier relationships, securing competitive pricing, and meticulously monitoring purchase orders. The objective is to achieve significant cost savings while consistently upholding high quality and service standards across all properties within the cluster.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily purchasing activities across all cluster properties.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from various hotel departments.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and prepare detailed price comparisons.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with established hotel purchasing procedures.
• Ensure the timely delivery of goods and services to meet operational requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and pending deliveries to prevent delays.
• Coordinate urgent purchasing requests with relevant departments to ensure prompt resolution.

Supplier Management and Sourcing

• Maintain and regularly update the approved supplier database.
• Source potential new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and broad product availability.
• Coordinate directly with suppliers regarding quotations, delivery schedules, payment terms, and product specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance based on quality, pricing, and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Maintain professional and productive relationships with both existing and potential vendors.
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve the most cost-effective purchasing solutions without compromising quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a purchasing or coordination role.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in maintaining databases and preparing comparative reports.

Work Type

This is a full-time position within the InterContinental Hotels Group cluster operations, requiring consistent presence and engagement to support daily purchasing functions.