Purchasing Manager Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson Hotel Group

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the strategic initiatives of the Purchasing Department tied to business expansion, growth, and the necessary cultural evolution to support both. The function should be supportive, proactive, analytical and entrepreneurial; creating memorable moments for our guests, fostering an empowered environment for the team whilst working closely with all key business partners in order to achieve quality results. The job incumbent acts as an ambassador for the brand, reflecting the company culture and values. All work is carried out in accordance with company corporate policies, procedures and service concepts according to local requirements and regulations.

Ensure the smooth running of the purchasing department, exerting diligent financial process control in accordance with company and business procedures, ensuring efficiency and resilience to growth.

Working proactively with all key stakeholders to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, sourcing quality products whilst delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution.

Develop and implements business strategies where objectives are communicated at all levels, performance is measured accurately and reported upon in a timely manner to support strategic decisions to enable delivery.

Effectively manages the life cycle of the team within the department, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance whilst reflecting the company culture and values.

Prepares and is responsible for the purchasing budget, ensuring that all purchasing functions and disciplines are controlled, audited and developed whilst ensuring productivity, inventory and cost efficiencies levels are attained.

Build and maintain effective working relationship with all key stakeholders and partners both internal and external ensuring all communications and activities are controlled and undertaken in a timely manner.

Reviews and scrutinizes purchasing performance, in accordance with company policy, objectives and standard purchasing practices, providing recommendations that will drive financial performance and provide added value.

Ensures adherence to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required.