Assistant / Purchasing Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel group as a Purchasing Manager in Kuala Lumpur. You will develop purchasing strategies and manage supplier relations while ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant purchasing experience in the hotel industry.

Benefits

Hotel discounts worldwide

Opportunities to progress your career

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in hotel purchasing management.
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.
• Must speak English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities and supplier relations.
• Ensuring procured items meet quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar – a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur.

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.

Do you see yourself as an Assistant / Purchasing Manager with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar?

We are seeking a passionate Purchasing Manager who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments.

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
• Managing daily purchasing activities and allocating tasks
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Translates operating forecasts into material requirement plans and thereby determines standard stock and reorder levels with Department Heads and Management.

What we need from you

For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• At least four years of experience in hotel purchasing management.
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.
• Must speak English and Bahasa Malaysia.

What we offer

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.