Scope of Position:

The Purchasing Manager supervises and assists Food buyer, storeroom clerk, receiving and box handler, making sure all standard procedures are followed. The Purchasing Manager will engage in supervision of all aspects of health, safety & security and conduct vendor audits of all food supplies, will negotiate with vendors and create a weekly report to ensure appropriate purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze proposals and determine appropriate selections of suppliers based on the company standards and expectations.
• Negotiate cost effective purchases for all supplies and services, while meeting all company guidelines and quality specifications.
• Examine and review proposed products and services to determine compliance with departmental specifications or standards, suggest substitute items when beneficial.
• Analyze market conditions in relation to recent, current and anticipated purchases.
• Review of vendor/contractor history to determine that they are capable of producing the goods and services required.
• Review the requests and specifications recommended by department heads to determine whether quality level described is appropriate for intended use and whether specifications are cost effective.
• Standardize items in common use to eliminate unnecessary variations/features and lower costs through bulk purchasing.
• Analyze trade journals, catalogues, directories and other technical material with respect to market and price conditions.
• Initiate and implement research of new products and technologies to reduce procurement costs and to improve the quality of goods and services purchased.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly inventories.
• Review stock inventory levels and purchase patterns to maximize inventory value.
• Prepare/Update all records, logbooks, journals, involving purchasing and receiving standards and procedures.
• Establish quality control and receiving standards.
• Provide accounting staff with required approved documentation, so that procurement of materials and services may be placed, shipped, and paid in a timely fashion.
• Promote and maintain effective communication and interactions with all departments.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in supply chain or purchasing/ logisitics diploma preferred.
• Previous hotel/resort experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP standard
• Computer skills required, especially Excel.
• Prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Greek
• Proficiency in systems such as SAP preferred.

Behavioural skills / attributes:

• Strong sense of time management, good negotiation, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills.
• Highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Well presented and professionally groomed at all times.

The company offers:

• Accommodation provided
• Medical Private Insurance
• Free meals at Employee Restaurant
• Laundry of uniforms
• Employee recognition and reward program.
• Learning & Development Program
• Wellness programs