Purchasing Officer at Hilton Worldwide

The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality. With over 92 years of experience, Hilton continues to be synonymous with hotel because of our innovative approach to products, amenities and service. We help make traveling easier with our smart design, innovative restaurant concepts, authentic hospitality and commitment to the global community.

With more than 540 locations in 78 countries, Hilton provides an authentic and contemporary experience for our guests worldwide. Our guest rooms feature a smart, functional design plus thoughtful amenities. And our Request Upon Arrival service ensures that your room will be unique to your specifications from the moment you check in.About the job

The Purchasing Officer will procure goods, works and services in compliance with procurement policies. Regular expediting and reporting of all procurement activities within the hotel. He or she maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods, works and services, and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.

What will I be doing?

The Purchasing officer will procure goods, works and services in compliance with procurement policies. He or she collects pro-forma invoices on approved purchase requisitions, prepares offer analysis and makes recommendations.
Once the purchase order has been completed, the purchasing officer will follow up to assure/ensure delivery. He or she maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods, works and services, and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.
As a Purchasing Officer, you will be involved in the procurement process for various items required by the Hotel and must therefore perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Assist with the preparation of a procurement plan
Liaise with user departments to determine their product and service needs
Receives approved Purchase Requisitions (PR) for procurement of goods and service
Tracks all PRs and determine price competitiveness without sacrificing/compromising quality or delivery times
Identifies and researches potential new suppliers
Responsible for collection of proforma invoices and presents to the supervisor for further processing or approval
Inquires immediately for more specifications from requesting department if the purchase request is not clearly specified and completed
Assist in conducting vendor sourcing and documentation of vendor documents
Ensures that purchases are made in the best interests of the company
Assures/Ensures delivery and pickup of PO for collection of goods
Prepares weekly procurement status report and submits to the supervisor

What are we looking for?

HND/B.Sc in any Business, Finance or Science related degree
3 – 5 year's experience in procurement or other supply chain management related field.
Preference for a background in Hospitality.
Knowledge of Birchstreet software is an added advantage.
Planning and scheduling skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, suppliers and consultants.
Ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication, in English
Excellent grasp of Microsoft Office tools.