Global Network Procurement Specialist

Megaport

Gold Coast City

On-site

AUD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Accor is seeking a proactive Purchasing Manager for our Weipa hotel in Queensland. You will oversee end-to-end procurement, negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory and ensure stock control while aligning with Accor purchasing standards.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will analyse expenditure, drive cost-saving opportunities and collaborate with the Executive Chef and operational leaders to support menu costing and events.

Qualifications

Previous experience in purchasing or procurement management, ideally within a hotel or hospitality environment.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management and cost control.
Demonstrated commercial acumen and confidence negotiating with suppliers.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and deliver meaningful reporting.
Experience with inventory management and purchasing software.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Exceptional attention to detail, organisation and time management.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A strong commitment to ethical purchasing practices, compliance and maintaining supplier relationships with integrity.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of goods and services.
Ensure all purchasing activities deliver optimum value, competitive pricing and quality while protecting the hotel's commercial interests.
Ensure compliance with hotel purchasing policies, procedures and Accor National Purchasing Guidelines.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating favourable pricing, terms and service agreements.
Monitor and analyse expenditure, providing regular daily, weekly and monthly reporting to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
Oversee inventory management and stock control, including monthly and periodic stocktakes across food, beverage and general hotel supplies.
Monitor food and beverage costs, stock movements, purchasing trends and cost of sales ratios, identifying and investigating variances.
Maintain accurate supplier pricing, product information, purchase orders and inventory data within the hotel's purchasing systems.
Work closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage and operational leaders to understand purchasing requirements and support menu costing, promotions and special events.
Coordinate the procurement of non-inventory items and capital expenditure as required.
Oversee hotel stores and receiving operations, ensuring appropriate stock rotation, security, storage and compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety and HACCP requirements.
Maintain the purchasing manual and continually review processes to improve efficiency, accountability and cost control.
Promote sustainable purchasing practices, including environmental initiatives and responsible supplier engagement.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Ethical purchasing

Tools

Inventory management software

Purchasing software

Job description

We are an experienced purchasing professional with a passion for procurement, cost control and building strong supplier relationships. We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting the hotel's operational and financial performance.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Purchasing Manager will oversee the hotel's procurement and inventory management functions, ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently, competitively and in line with hotel and Accor purchasing standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent organisational skills and a hands‑on approach to purchasing and stock management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end‑to‑end purchasing process, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of goods and services.
Ensure all purchasing activities deliver optimum value, competitive pricing and quality while protecting the hotel's commercial interests.
Ensure compliance with hotel purchasing policies, procedures and Accor National Purchasing Guidelines.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating favourable pricing, terms and service agreements.
Monitor and analyse expenditure, providing regular daily, weekly and monthly reporting to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
Oversee inventory management and stock control, including monthly and periodic stocktakes across food, beverage and general hotel supplies.
Monitor food and beverage costs, stock movements, purchasing trends and cost of sales ratios, identifying and investigating variances.
Maintain accurate supplier pricing, product information, purchase orders and inventory data within the hotel's purchasing systems.
Work closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage and operational leaders to understand purchasing requirements and support menu costing, promotions and special events.
Coordinate the procurement of non‑inventory items and capital expenditure as required.
Oversee hotel stores and receiving operations, ensuring appropriate stock rotation, security, storage and compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety and HACCP requirements.
Maintain the purchasing manual and continually review processes to improve efficiency, accountability and cost control.
Promote sustainable purchasing practices, including environmental initiatives and responsible supplier engagement.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement management role, ideally within a hotel or hospitality environment.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management and cost control.
Demonstrated commercial acumen and confidence negotiating with suppliers.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and deliver meaningful reporting.
Experience with inventory management and purchasing software.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Exceptional attention to detail, organisation and time management.
A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A strong commitment to ethical purchasing practices, compliance and maintaining supplier relationships with integrity.

Additional Information

Bring your passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

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