Purchasing & Receiving Officer
The role requires close coordination with suppliers purchasing finance stores and hotel departments to ensure timely availability of quality products while maintaining accurate documentation and cost control b b b
Key Responsibilities- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities in accordance with hotel policies and approved procedures
- Prepare and process purchase orders based on approved requisitions and operational requirements
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm prices, availability and delivery schedules
- Receive and inspect all incoming goods and supplies delivered to the hotel
- Verify delivered items against purchase orders, delivery notes, specifications, quantities and quality standards
- Identify and report discrepancies, damaged goods, incorrect deliveries or quality issues to the relevant departments
- Ensure all receiving documents are accurately completed and properly recorded
- Coordinate with the Stores and relevant hotel departments for the proper handling and storage of received items
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, deliveries, invoices and receiving reports
- Ensure proper documentation and approvals are obtained before processing purchases and receiving goods
- Assist with monitoring supplier performance, pricing, delivery times and product quality
- Follow hotel standards for food, beverage, operating supplies, equipment and other purchased items
- Ensure compliance with health safety hygiene and food safety requirements when receiving food and beverage products
- Conduct regular checks to ensure received goods meet agreed specifications and standards
- Work closely with Finance to ensure purchasing and receiving records match invoices and supporting documents
- Support inventory control and stock management activities when required
- Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal departments
- Ensure confidentiality, accuracy and integrity of purchasing and receiving information
- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the management
Previous experience in purchasing, receiving, procurement, stores, or a similar role, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment .Knowledge of purchasing and receiving procedures and documentation.
Good understanding of supplier coordination and basic cost-control principles.
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve receiving issues efficiently.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with hotel procurement or inventory systems is an advantage.
Ability to work effectively with multiple departments in a fast-paced hotel environment.
Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
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