Assistant Purchasing Manager

Overview

• An Assistant Purchasing Manager will ensure the accuracy of stocks, accounts payable, prepayments, and creditor/accruals accounting records and provide periodic reports to the Finance department.
• What will I be doing?
• As Assistant Purchasing Manager, you will ensure the accuracy of stocks, accounts payable, prepayments, and creditor/accruals accounting records and provide periodic reports to the Finance department.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with the purchasing of all goods and equipment required by the hotel
• Purchase the correct goods and materials at a competitive price and proper quantities/volumes
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with regular reports on goods purchased and inventory levels so to allow for more effective future purchasing
• Report all monthly savings to the hotel Team
• Work with hotel management to improve the purchasing process as a way to reduce waste and improve profitability
• Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas
• Attend finance meetings, as required
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
• Serve your role and Team in an environmentally-conscience manner
• What are we looking for?
• An Assistant Purchasing Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.
• To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Previous experience in a high volume Accounts function
• Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills
• Good time management and organisation skills
• It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Previous experience with the Birchstreet and the PeopleSoft system
• Relevant degree, in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution
• What will it be like to work for Hilton?
• Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.
• For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.
• Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.
• Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.
• And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!