Ella Hotels and Resorts is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to join their team within the hospitality industry. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing all necessary goods and services for the company's portfolio of upscale vacation resorts. The role requires a broad range of skills and an ability to work with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement of goods and services. Ella Hotels and Resorts is a luxurious, eco-friendly hotel group dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service excellence to its guests. In 2023, the company will operate a collection of six lifestyle and family resorts on the islands of Rhodes and Corfu.
Responsibilities
- Implement purchasing strategies that align with the company's budget, quality, and sustainability objectives.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on quality, price, delivery speed, and reliability.
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand for goods and services across the company's resorts.
- Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activities, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing activities to senior management.
- Order goods as needed.
- Participate in ongoing efforts to improve the sustainability and environmental impact of the company's purchasing practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, within the hospitality industry.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Understanding of procurement and inventory management systems, including sourcing, ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Excellent communication and organization skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
- Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices and principles.
- Ability to work autonomously, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Benefits
- Accommodation & daily meal
- Competitive remuneration package
- Company Bonus scheme, according to performance
- Continuous training
- Career prospects on a transparent working environment
- Company team events
- Collaborative working environment
Ella Resorts are dedicated in providing exceptional guest experiences across its brand and our amazing Team members are at the heart of it.
Join us today to build our future together.
All applications will be acknowledged and treated as strictly confidential.