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Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock
• Assist purchasing officer place orders to replenish items as needed
• Track shipments and address any delays
• Oversee the storage of product, particularly of fragile items
• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
• Coordinate regular inventory audits
• Ensure that purchases do not exceed budget
• Work in conjunction with all Heads of Department to ensure maximum profitability
• Maintain vendor and service provider relationships
• Remain acutely aware of market trends that could impact resource costs
• Analyse invoices to ensure correct products /services were received at the expected cost.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department to strategize ways to minimize waste
• Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality
• Managing of Stock takes
• Co-ordinate the development of standard purchase specifications for various items
• Monitor the adherence to Company policies and regulations with regards to purchasing
• Secure competitive price quotations for all purchases
• Monitoring of Stock Variances with Heads of Department
• Monitor food and beverage stocks, storeroom security and storage conditions. Ensure the discrepancies arise out of physical verification of stocks properly dealt in the books of accounts on a regular basis
• Oversee and direct the purchasing/procurement team

Required Qualification & Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Excel (especially in the pivot table and vlookups)
• Outstanding organisational and time-management abilities
• String Ethics and reliability
• Diploma /Degree from a reputable institute preferred
• Hospitality experience advantageous
• Any inventory management, accounting, purchasing or supply chain qualifications advantageous

Closing date and application instructions Applications to reach to Human Resources Department before the closing date: 07th February 2020. Applications should include a motivational letter, updated curriculum vitae as well as copies of relevant qualifications. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Apply online: https://apply.workable.com/belmond-uk-ltd/j/B518D650C5/

Contact person: Devon Labuschagne

Email address: devon.labuschagne@belmond.com