Purchasing Officer

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Sick leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage the hotel’s procurement process in Kota Kinabalu. This full-time role involves handling requisitions, placing orders, and tracking deliveries, while negotiating with suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing—from requisitions to orders and deliveries
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best prices, quality, and terms
• Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activities
• Collaborate with department heads to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery
• Identify and research new suppliers to expand vendor base and opportunities

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

About the role As a Purchasing Officer at Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services for the hotel. This full-time position is based in Kota Kinabalu and will involve managing the purchasing process from requisition to delivery, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from raising purchase requisitions to placing orders and tracking deliveries
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices, quality, and delivery terms for the hotel
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing activities
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of required items
• Identify and research new suppliers to expand the hotel's vendor base and explore cost-saving opportunities

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

What we offer

At Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Annual leave and sick leave entitlements
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression