Purchasing Supervisor; Local at Crowne Plaza

At Crowne Plaza®, we want our guests to feel able to do their best, achieve their goals and be recognized for their success. We’re Making Business Travel Work by Bringing Humanity to Business Travel. We challenge the old world of business that’s overly formal, rigid and where guests feel like a room number not a person. We embrace the new world of business with caring and flexibility – through hotel colleagues who Dare to Connect!

Dare to Connect is how we describe the Service Style at Crowne Plaza hotels. It shows we’re thinking and acting differently. We’re connecting with guests – and each other – in a more personal way. We’re showing our personalities (and sharing a little of ourselves) and learning more about the other person… as a person, not as a room number or a co-worker.

When we Dare to Connect, it means we:

Dare to Make the First Move
… we are proactive and positive… we are the first to greet and say hello, and the first to take action and help our guests.

Adapt to the Moment
… we might not be mind readers, but we can read our guest’s moods and needs and then change our pace, tone and take action so we can help a guest when they need it.

Relate to Business Needs
… we know that Modern Business Travelers need to be productive, so we make sure we prioritize the right things that help our guests do what’s important.

Enable Quality Downtime
… we know our guests want more from their trip than just business, so we make an effort to get to know them and give them recommendations that help them make the most out of their free time.

Your day to day:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize purchasing activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, forecast demand, and develop procurement plans accordingly.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and contractual agreements.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and product specifications to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Manage the purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely purchase order creation, issuance, and tracking.
• Oversee the supplier evaluation and qualification process, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procurement policies, such as ethical sourcing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including disputes, quality concerns, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the purchasing team, including training, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives.

What we need from you

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in cost analysis and procurement forecasting.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven experience as a Purchasing Supervisor or in a similar procurement role. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices. Familiarity with sourcing and procurement tools and technologies. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement software. Strong understanding of financial principles…