Purchasing Manager

At Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands & Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, we are seeking to recruit a Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in regard to Purchasing, Supply and related. The job incumbent ensures accurate and timely submission of information to the Management. Responsible for all purchasing functions, storing and issuing of all stored food, beverage, general engineering and operating equipment. Key among his/her responsibilities are:

• Responsible for all administrative functions of the materials’ section, staffing, training and fulfilment of other related duties
• Responsible for all purchasing functions, quotations, quality and availability
• Responsible for physical control of all store items until issued, fully documented under strict control procedures (key control, timing schedule, authorized issue requests)
• Responsible for maintaining logical storeroom inventory levels operationally needed
• Responsible for overall hygiene, fire & safety, proper storing arrangement, cleanliness of storerooms and freezers according to hotel, local and international Standards
• Reports and updates management & department heads on pending items, new procedures, system difficulties and other related matters
• Identifies and recommends new value addition products available in the market
• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to hotel’s policy and procedure requirements
• Approves all storeroom re-order requests, verifying quantities within the established minimum/maximum stock levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or an equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement/supply chain management
• Active membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• CIPS certification is an added advantage
• Knowledge of procurement systems
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines
• Should have strong analytical and be result-oriented
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Must have management and Leadership skills
• Proficiency in Ms Office, especially Advanced Excel
• Outstanding ability to interact and communicate with all stakeholders