Purchasing Assistant Manager

Berjaya Penang Hotel; Penang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Berjaya Penang Hotel seeks an Assistant Purchasing Manager to support the Purchasing Manager in overseeing procurement operations and ensuring timely, cost-effective purchasing of goods and services for hotel operations.

You will source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate terms, review requisitions, and verify Purchase Orders while coordinating with Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Engineering, and Receiving to maintain quality standards and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager in managing the daily operations of the Purchasing Department.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Assist in negotiating prices, payment terms, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
• Review purchase requisitions and prepare or verify Purchase Orders.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure purchased items meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Engineering, and Receiving.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues relating to pricing, quality, or delivery.

Job description

The Assistant Purchasing Manager supports the Purchasing Manager in overseeing the hotel's procurement and purchasing operations. The role is responsible for ensuring that goods and services are purchased at competitive prices, meet required quality standards, and are delivered on time to support smooth hotel operations.

Key responsibilities

Assist the Purchasing Manager in managing the daily operations of the Purchasing Department.

Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Obtain and compare quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.

Assist in negotiating prices, payment terms, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.

Review purchase requisitions and prepare or verify Purchase Orders.

Follow up on outstanding orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Ensure purchased items meet the required specifications and quality standards.

Coordinate closely with various departments, including Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Engineering, and Receiving.

Monitor supplier performance and address issues relating to pricing, quality, or delivery.