Assistant Purchasing Manager

The Standard Hotel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury accommodation provider in Singapore is looking for a responsible individual to manage purchasing responsibilities. The candidate will evaluate the Purchasing Division's effectiveness and facilitate team training. Applicants should have a diploma or degree in a relevant field and ideally one year of experience in the hotel industry. Skills in multitasking, teamwork, and business acumen are essential. Familiarity with e-procurement systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a similar capacity in the hotel industry.
• Ability to work independently and promote teamwork.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate effectiveness of Purchasing Division and annual goals.
• Facilitate team training process.
• Ensure adherence to performance procedures and standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Business acumen

Problem-solving skills

Vendor network

Education

Diploma / Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement / Hospitality

Tools

E-procurement system

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate effectiveness of Purchasing Division and review annual goals.
• Facilitate team training process.
• Performance procedures: Ensure that all performance procedures and established standards are followed; coach and mentor performance process to ensure consistency. Establish progressive discipline procedures, conduct training for all supervisors and employees on policies and procedures and progressive discipline. Handle disciplinary problems and counsel colleagues to ensure adherence to hotel standards.
• Ensure that proper requisitions are received in advance to meet deliver date.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate information with department like food & beverage, housekeeping, engineering, kitchen and others.
• Process proper purchase orders with correct price, including details of items cost and packing, within the approval limits of authority.

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement / Hospitality
• Preferably one (1) year of experience in similar capacity in the hotel industry
• Ability to multitask, work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls
• Possess strong vendor network and sourcing experience
• Strong business acumen, meticulous and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in e‑procurement system will be an advantage