Purchasing Officer

Cevio Hotel Corporation; Leyte; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

Cevio Hotel Corporation is seeking an organized Purchasing Officer to support our pre-opening team in sourcing hotel supplies, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring timely procurement of FF&E and OS&E. The role requires strong negotiation, record-keeping, and communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and timely execution.

Ideal candidates will have hotel procurement experience, be proficient in MS Office and hotel PMS software, and be able to work under pressure during the pre-opening

Qualifications

• Experience as Purchasing Officer or similar in hotel pre-opening operations.
• Strong negotiation and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and hotel PMS software.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for FF&E and OS&E.
• Research local and regional suppliers to request quotes and negotiate pricing.
• Track orders and coordinate deliveries to ensure on-time arrival.
• Inspect incoming shipments for quality and accuracy with store staff.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier contacts, and price lists.
• Coordinate with accounts payable for invoice verification and vendor payments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Record-keeping

Communication skills

MS Office

Procurement software

Tools

MS Excel

PMS software

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an organized and reliable Purchasing Officer to support our hotel pre-opening team. You will handle daily procurement tasks, source hotel supplies and equipment, compare vendor prices, and ensure timely delivery of all operational items prior to opening.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders (POs) for pre-opening furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), and operating supplies (OS&E)

• Research local and regional suppliers to request quotes and negotiate competitive pricing

• Track order statuses, coordinate deliveries, and ensure items arrive on schedule

• Inspect incoming shipments for quality, quantity, and spec accuracy alongside storekeeping staff

• Maintain complete procurement records, supplier contacts, and price lists in the database

• Coordinate with accounts payable for timely invoice verification and vendor payments

About you

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Officer, Buyer, or Procurement Assistant, preferably in hotel or hospitality pre-opening operations

• Strong negotiation, record-keeping, and communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word) and procurement or hotel PMS software

• Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure during the pre-opening phase

• Residing in Tacloban or nearby areas.

• Can start ASAP.