Purchasing Agent

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Marriott Hotels Resorts Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year
Description

POSITION 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.

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 and other departmental 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
  •  Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.
  • Facilitate registration of new suppliers on supplier database.

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.
  • 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.
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Certificate/Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business management, or any other relevant field.

Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience preferably in hospitality.



At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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