Assistant Purchasing Manager

Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad, a luxury Accor property, seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Purchasing Manager.

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will support procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and ensure timely sourcing of quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and supplier negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Manage RFQs, quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and purchase order processing.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and supplier contracts to achieve cost savings.
• Ensure timely procurement of food and beverages, operating supplies, engineering materials, equipment, and other hotel requirements.
• Coordinate with hotel departments to assess purchasing needs, specifications, and budget requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery schedules, and market price fluctuations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Coordinate with Stores, Receiving, Finance, and Cost Control for efficient procurement and inventory management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, and purchasing reports.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in procurement planning, budgeting, and departmental operations.
• Conduct domestic and international supplier visits and market surveys as required.
• Ensure compliance with Food and Safety Hygiene, Sanitization standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, RFQ management, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and cost control.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems will be an advantage.