Assistant Purchasing Manager

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrows hospitality.

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Job Description

Purchasing & Operations

• Supervises, trains, and motivates Purchasing staff while ensuring proper completion and approval of all purchase order requests.
• Works closely with the Executive Chef and F&B Director to purchase high-quality products at the lowest prices and ensure prompt delivery.
• Obtains competitive price quotations and generates purchase orders with required authorization, while providing monthly purchasing summaries to the Financial Controller.
• Coordinates inventories, capital project purchases, and performs supplier premise checks and surprise audits to ensure HACCP compliance.
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships to secure reliable and timely delivery.
• Supports daily purchasing operations by sourcing quality products and services that meet Novotel standards, and maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Coordinates with all departments to understand their needs and ensure smooth procurement workflows.
  
  

• Manages team functions including interviewing, selecting, developing team members, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining training programs.
  
  

• Ensures safety, quality, sustainability, and compliance by supporting Accor ALEART procedures, monitoring departmental quality performance, and participating in crisis management requirements.
  
  

• Experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within the hospitality industry, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining cost-control awareness
• Diploma education
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience with at least 1 year at a supervisory level
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with good command of English to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to supporting smooth and efficient hotel operations.
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team