Purchasing Manager

Melia Hotels & Resorts; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

Life insurance

Hospitalization

Personal accident

Job summary

Melia Hotels & Resorts in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a purchasing professional to manage daily buying activities and work with department heads to set specifications. You will source food, beverages, hotel supplies and equipment, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries.

You will lead the Purchasing team and uphold hotel policies to control costs. The ideal candidate has a Diploma/Degree in Purchasing or related field with 3–5 years’ hotel procurement experience, strong supplier

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in purchasing, hotel supplies, and F&B operations.
• Background in hotel, restaurant, catering, central kitchen, or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Material Control systems.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily purchasing activities.
• Establish product specifications with relevant Department Heads.
• Source and purchase food, beverages, hotel supplies, equipment, and other required items.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and negotiate the best price, quality and payment terms.
• To manage all purchasing requirements of the Hotel and ensuring the Purchasing Policy and Procedure for the hotel is followed and adhered.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and follow up on orders and deliveries.
• Ensure all ordered items are delivered on time and according to the required quantity and specifications.
• Check purchase requisitions and purchase orders before proceeding with purchases.
• Assist the Accounts Payable in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Work closely with the Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Store and other departments to ensure smooth purchasing operations.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the Store team to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Ensure that all Receiving Areas are secure, clean, and properly organized.
• Handle any issues related to late deliveries, incorrect items, damaged goods or product quality.
• Monitor purchasing costs and assist in controlling the hotel’s expenses.
• Ensure purchasing activities are carried out according to hotel policies and procedures.
• Lead and supervise the Purchasing team.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Supplier management

Detail oriented

Budgeting

Education

Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily purchasing activities.
• Establish product specifications with relevant Department Heads.
• Source and purchase food, beverages, hotel supplies, equipment, and other required items.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and negotiate the best price, quality and payment terms.
• To manage all purchasing requirements of the Hotel and ensuring the Purchasing Policy and Procedure for the hotel is followed and adhered.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and follow up on orders and deliveries.
• Ensure all ordered items are delivered on time and according to the required quantity and specifications.
• Check purchase requisitions and purchase orders before proceeding with purchases.
• Assist the Accounts Payable in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Work closely with the Finance, F&B, Kitchen, Store and other departments to ensure smooth purchasing operations.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the Store team to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Ensure that all Receiving Areas are secure, clean, and properly organized.
• Handle any issues related to late deliveries, incorrect items, damaged goods or product quality.
• Monitor purchasing costs and assist in controlling the hotel’s expenses.
• Ensure purchasing activities are carried out according to hotel policies and procedures.
• Lead and supervise the Purchasing team.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field.
• Experience in purchasing, general hotel supplies, and F&B operations (3-5 years preferred)
• Background in hotel, restaurant, catering, central kitchen, or food manufacturing
• Knowledge of Material Control system
• Responsible, detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Medical benefits including life insurance, hospitalization, and personal accident coverage.
• Meal provided