• Application Deadline:
• Position: Procurement Manager - Sheraton Lagos Hotel



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

JOB SUMMARY 

Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory.

Education and Experience

Required:

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

• Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations


• Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.


• Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.


• Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information


• Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.


• Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.


• Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers


• Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.


• Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.

Managing Procurement Activities

• Verifies and authorizes procurement orders


• Places orders and expedites deliveries


• Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions


• Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.


• Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance


• Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program.


• Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.