Purchasing Manager; m​/w​/d

Purchasing Manager – Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, the Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement activities to ensure timely and cost‑effective acquisition of goods and services, aligning with company standards and supporting the smooth operation of all hotel departments. The role reports to the Director of Finance.

• Preparing and analysing proposals and determining appropriate supplier selections based on company standards and expectations.
• Negotiating cost‑effective purchases for supplies and services while meeting MOHG guidelines and quality specifications.
• Examining and reviewing proposed products and services to ensure compliance with departmental specifications or standards, suggesting substitute items when beneficial.
• Analysing market conditions in relation to recent, current and anticipated purchases.
• Reviewing vendor/contractor history to ensure capability in producing required goods and services.
• Reviewing department requests and specifications to verify appropriate quality levels and cost effectiveness.
• Standardising items in common use to eliminate unnecessary variations and reduce costs through bulk purchasing.
• Analysing trade journals, catalogues, directories and other technical material for market and price conditions.
• Initiating and implementing research of new products and technologies to reduce procurement costs and improve quality.
• Conducting monthly and quarterly inventory reviews.
• Reviewing stock inventory levels and purchase patterns to maximise inventory value.
• Preparing necessary purchasing documents in accordance with procurement requirements.
• Checking and approving purchase orders before review by the Director of Finance and General Manager.
• Maintaining a library of resource materials.
• Preparing and updating all records, log books and journals related to purchasing and receiving standards and procedures.
• Establishing quality control and receiving standards.
• Providing accounting staff with required approved documentation to enable timely placement, shipment and payment of materials and services.

• Previous hotel purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Hands‑on experience with purchasing software and computer skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good negotiation and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and German.

• Learning & Development programmes tailored to career stages.
• MOstay programme offering complimentary stays and attractive rates for you and your loved ones.
• Health and wellness programmes for colleagues.
• Access to Swiss Deluxe Hotels for you and family.
• And more.