Assistant Purchasing Manager
On
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
- Oversee procurement operations: Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels
- Align with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications
- Manage supplier relationships: Secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Ensure quality control: Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards
- Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
- Risk Management: To identify and manage supply chain risks, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and compliance issues.
- Market Analysis: A comprehensive grasp of market trends and the capacity to anticipate price shifts and supply dynamics to inform prudent purchasing decisions.
Qualifications
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
- Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control, and procurement systems
- Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and tracking purchasing performance
- Familiarity with local procurement regulations, health and safety standards, and sustainability practices
- Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational needs
- Ensure that purchasing activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies and uphold the hotel's ethical standards.
About this role
On's Assistant Purchasing Manager role sits at the intersection of hotel operations and supply chain management. You'll oversee procurement and inventory for general merchandise while working closely with the Chef and hotel management to align purchasing with operational needs. The position requires balancing multiple priorities: securing competitive pricing from suppliers, quality-checking incoming shipments, managing stock levels, and identifying supply chain risks like price volatility and potential disruptions.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll supervise a purchasing team, provide coaching, and maintain a productive work environment while navigating a fast-paced hotel setting. You'll need strong analytical skills to track spending, forecast market trends, and make purchasing decisions that support both cost efficiency and quality standards. Compliance and ethical procurement practices are built into the role, as is familiarity with local regulations and health and safety requirements.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in hospitality, plus a relevant qualification in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. You should be comfortable with inventory management systems, budget tracking, and supplier negotiation. Success here depends on being organized, adaptable, and able to solve problems under pressure while maintaining the integrity and accountability that On values in its team members.
Pay for this role
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