Purchasing Executive

As a Purchase Executive at Summit Hotels and Resorts, your role involves managing and coordinating all procurement activities to ensure smooth hotel operations. Your responsibilities include: - Identifying and evaluating reliable vendors, suppliers, and contractors for hospitality-related goods and services. - Ensuring timely procurement of various items such as food & beverage, housekeeping supplies, maintenance equipment, and furniture. - Negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. - Maintaining vendor relationships to ensure consistent and timely supply. You will also be responsible for: - Coordinating with stores and departments to understand requirements and maintain adequate stock levels. - Conducting periodic stock checks and implementing best practices to minimize wastage and optimize costs. Moreover, you will need to: - Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and statutory requirements. - Work closely with various departments to understand needs and resolve supplier issues effectively. To succeed in this role, you should possess: - Strong negotiation and communication skills. - Knowledge of hospitality industry procurement practices. - Familiarity with inventory management and ERP systems. - Analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance and pricing. - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Qualifications and Experience required: - Bachelors degree in Business Administration / Hotel Management / Supply Chain Management. - 2-4 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in hotels or the hospitality industry. - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and procurement software. Key Attributes: - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. - Ethical and transparent approach in all dealings. - Ability to build and maintain professional vendor relationships. - Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.,