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Group Procurement Manager (Lavinia)


Employer: Mount Lavinia Hotel
Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Textile and Manufacturing
Location: Sri Lanka

200 years of history and memories to last a lifetime. So say travel critiques from around the world who’ve experienced the mystical wonders of the Mount Lavinia Hotel.

Mount Lavinia Hotel is the preferred choice for weddings, conferences and for the celebration of important events.

We have a vacancy for a:

Group Procurement Manager

We are seeking for a honest and experienced person who is capable of procuring the highest quality merchandise for the Mount Lavinia Hotel Group at the lowest possible cost.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Forecast present needs and procurement of all items to the Hotel in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.
• Maintain and develop several suppliers for each product at varying costs and qualities..
• Work closely with other departments (especially the Kitchen) in order to get regular feedback on issues such as quality and time bar periods of consumer goods supplied.
• Negotiating with suppliers on current market trends and maintain a good rapport with such suppliers for future use.
• Oversee the supply chain management and maintain proper control over the systems which are in operation.
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Forecast market and/or price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Estimate price and product availability, inventory usage and develop policies / procedures.

The ideal candidates should:

• possess good negotiation skills, networking and a successful track record of delivering results in the areas of cost reduction, service levels, quality and inventory levels.
• be conversant in English, and computer literate.
• possess good inter-personal skills and public relations.
• have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a star class hotel.
• possess excellent analytical and problems-solving skills.
• provide leadership to a committed team.

Please forward your curriculum vitae with contact details of two non-related referees together with copies of all relevant certificates and a passport sized photograph within 10 days of this advertisement.

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