Purchasing Agent Job at Accor Hotel

Accor Hotel is a French multinational hospitality company that owns, manages, and franchises hotels, resorts, and vacation properties. It is the largest hospitality company in Europe and the sixth-largest hospitality company worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Purchasing Agent

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Check purchase requests and obtain quotations at least three quotations in accordance with the establishment’s policies & standards.
• Assist all departments in sourcing new suppliers.
• Advise the Financial Controller on quotations recommending suppliers offering the most competitive price whilst taking into consideration quality, delivery time, and consistency of supply.
• Process the daily market list as a priority.
• Make sure the delivery of goods is according to the delivery date that is required in the purchase order and market list.
• Have a good understanding of the type, quality, and pricing of all purchase items regularly required by the hotel.
• Process purchase orders received from the various departments.
• Following up and ensuring that all the outstanding orders are properly delivered and accordingly maintained communication effectively with users.
• Maintain the tracking procedures for all the processes inefficient and traceable manners

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in any related field.
• 2 years + related experience preferred with buying/purchasing experience.
• Exposure in handling projects, and purchase of packaging materials, machinery, spare parts, facilities & utility items.
• Independent and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Fast learner and adaptable on different site conditions.
• Well-versed in purchasing techniques and assisting in vendor selection with excellent negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude to learn and take up new challenges.
• Good analytical skill, project-leading,  problem-solving & communication skill
• Required skills: Ms Excel, Google sheet, Google slide, Quickbooks