SWOT Hospitality is seeking to recruit

Purchasing Cost Controller

The main purpose of this role is to oversee Purchasing operations and team performance in delivering excellent and professional services to guests and members while manage the customer relationships and feedback, to maintain and deliver high-end services that mirror group standards, reflect its image of luxury and support the achievement of Purchasing’s performance goals and targets.

• To manage Supply Chain & Logistics pre and post opening procurement operations and supplier engagement for all departments.
• To continuously monitor the market conditions and formulate and implement Supply Chain & Logistics long and short-term strategies, in line with business objectives.
• To review and analyze the spend data and to develop negotiating strategies to get best product at best rates.
• To utilize expert skills and experience in establishing long term business partnerships with the suppliers.
• To develop and enhance tools to monitor the supplier performance, customer feedback.
• To engage the business in preparing fit for purpose operational supplies
• To conduct regular supplier visits and prepare comprehensive report based on the site surveys.
• To ensure that Supply Chain & Logistics policies and procedures are fit for purpose and are implemented effectively.
• To continuously liaise with senior management colleagues and share the relevant information on performance and its integration with the business

Requirements

• Proven management experience as a Procurement/Purchasing Lead or similar role
• Ideally to have worked in luxury hotels an/ international hospitality groups
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Internet.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 3 or 4 years in purchasing; comprehensive knowledge in hospitality strategic procurement.
• Excellent communication and project management skills,
• Professional appearance and manner at all times.

Benefits

• Excellent working environment
• Continuous training and development
• Career development and opportunities
• Accommodation & meals
• Net monthly salary ranges from €1,300 to €1,500.