Job Description

JOB SUMMARY Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required: . High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area. OR . 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations . Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations. . Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations. . Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information . Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations. . Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection. . Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers . Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance. . Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program. Managing Procurement Activities . Verifies and authorizes procurement orders . Places orders and expedites deliveries . Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions . Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services. . Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance . Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program. . Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements. When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We\'ve been a place to gatherand connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We welcome guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you\'re a team player who is excited to deliverameaningful guest experiences, we encourage you to exploreyour next career opportunitywith Sheraton.

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