Kempinski

Performs all duties related to purchasing order entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. Interacts with domestic suppliers, to maintain pricing and delivery schedule. Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison between supply orders and demand orders.

Key Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage department contract and purchasing requests.
• Establish, update and maintain departmental files and records.
• Creates data bases, perform data entry, participates in purchasing projects by researching or providing relevant information; prepares reports accurately and within the allowed time frame.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Liaison with the accounting department to reconcile invoices and purchase orders.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Nationality: Lebanese

Education: High School/College education or equivalent experience

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchasing position preferably in an international five star hotel. 

Competencies: Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors

Strong organizational and time management skills

Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times

Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner

Technical Competencies: Ability to operate computer and mechanical equipment

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Experience in respective computer software is a plus

Knowledge of food handling, quality control and local regulations