Purchasing Assistant at iPark13 platform

REPORTS TO: Admin & Finance Manager/ General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a purchase Assistant one should work with suppliers to negotiate contracts for purchase of required goods and keep accurate records of transactions trends. 

Also to assist the Finance and Operational Departments in the monitoring, reporting and controlling of Cost of Sales in the iPark Garden, including internal control, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, forecasting etc.

PURCHASING OFFICER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 iPark Garden requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased.
• Establish contracts to ensure reduced pricing for all operating areas.
• Receives market list from the Executive Chef on a daily basis and arranges for delivery of those items daily.
• Ensures that all order 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.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the Purchasing Department in all aspects.
• Obtains written approval for established Minimum / Maximum stock levels by the general manager. 
• Checks, explains if needed and approves delivered items discrepancy report issued by cost control regarding price and quantity order variances.
• Approves all addition requests for new storeroom items, checking correct item description, unit, packing, category and establishes Min/Max estimated stock levels.
• Issues regularly slow moving item lists. 
• Identifies items for standing orders utilising vendor's logistics for regular deliveries to iPark based on approved highly consumed items.
• Ensures validity of items available, force issue obsolete items and follows up on action taken for disposal.
• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements. 
• Approves all storeroom re-order requests, verifying quantities within the established Min/Max stock levels.
• Responsible for all purchasing functions, quotations, quality and availability.
• Responsible for physical control of all store items until issued, fully documented under strict control procedures (key control, timing schedule, authorised issue requests). 
• Responsible for maintaining logical storeroom inventory levels operationally needed.
• Spot checks storeroom requests if properly maintained, verifies quantity requested and issued, proper items received by signatories & ID availability.
• Ensures that the suppliers follow the rules relating to hygiene of goods delivered.
• Keeps all records in a way that they can be checked at any time for information or audit purposes.
• Maintains all documents, files and listings up-to-date and performs his duties in the most efficient manner.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.

PREREQUISITES:

Strong negotiating and closing skills required, along with a demonstrated ability to develop negotiation strategies for complex activities. Ability to evaluate legal and business risks and ramifications of proposed contractual terms. Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service

EDUCATION:

Graduate or diploma in business studies or purchasing and supply. With good knowledge of MS office suite and Materials management software (MMS)

EXPERIENCE:

Previous Min 2 years’ experience with expertise in the Hotel and Catering industry.