Procurement Manager - Hotel Experience at a Newly Built and Exquisite Hotel

A newly built and exquisite Hotel located in Choba (UNIPORT), Port Harcourt - Rivers State is recruiting resourceful and experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager - Hotel Experience

Location: Choba (UNIPORT) - Port Harcrout, Rivers

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete commercial procurement function for all the expenditure with external suppliers responsible for the provision of professional expertise and at the forefront regarding the implementation and development of procurement strategies.
• Responsible for the purchasing process and activity covering all product categories in both Operating Supplies & Equipment, Fixtures & Furniture’s, Food & Beverage and Service Contracts
• Analysis of material costs and development of appropriate strategies in support of the hotel operation
• Fulfill the purchasing requirements of the hotel under the Corporate Procurement guideline and ensure all are met in a timely, cost-effective manner and adhere to quality standard and requirement
• Responsible to work within and develop the process, strategies, tolls and procedures necessary to deliver the procurement results
• Focus on Quality, Service Delivery and Competitive Price from the supply market.
• Assist in the definition, development and implementation of purchasing category Best Practices
• Continuously review the operational procedures, recommend improvement plan and streamlining the operation
• Develop purchase price, cost and supply chain analysis for major categories of spend
• Conduct tender analysis of suppliers, product quality and purchase contracts
• Conduct effective price negotiation with suppliers
• To conduct supplier performance evaluation regularly
• To review regularly contracted supplies to ensure rates are still competitive
• Maintain awareness of potential sources, products and cost savings opportunities
• To analyze market trends to anticipate likely price fluctuations, for the purpose of maintaining
• Prepare and implementation of contingency plan whenever necessary
• Carry out extra duties as and when required by the Management

Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree qualification
• A minimum five years’ experience in high volume purchasing (hotel experience ideally)
• High level of tertiary education or professional training
• Experience in Project procurement for hotel opening an advantage
• Systems / PC skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both internally with operational departments and external suppliers
• Proven RFP or RFQ for information analysis
• Independent, able to work under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and with high initiative and integrity
• Exhibits high level of attention to details, results-oriented and the ability to multi-task handling
• Excellent time management, proactive and flexible.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for Advancement: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Dynamic and supportive work environment with a team of experienced professionals.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 28th February, 2025.