Assistant Manager - Purchase

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professionally accomplished Assistant Manager - Purchase to join ibis Jaipur City Centre. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing our purchasing operations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the organization's supply chain objectives while maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and compliance.

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations, including purchase order creation, processing, and tracking.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved.
• Negotiate food prices, place required daily food orders and ensure prompt delivery.
• Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization.
• Obtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities.
• Provide the Financial Controller with a monthly summary of purchasing reports.
• Conduct food supplier premise checks with the Chef before registering the supplier as a vendor to ensure supplier compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.
• Conduct surprise audit of receiving and storage areas from time to time to ensure that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are adhered to.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a similar capacity. 3-4 years of experience in procurement and purchasing.
• Proven experience in vendor management and supplier relationship development.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles and practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in cost analysis and budget management.

• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times