Purchasing Manager
- Overseas
- Not disclosed
- Permanent
- Added 09/09/2020
- Closing 21/09/2020
Kindly note that the advert is open to Chinese Nationals exclusively.
LUX* Resorts & Hotels is one of the four distinctive brands of The Lux Collective. LUX* Resorts & Hotels helps people to celebrate life by delivering consistently on the promise of a different kind of luxury - whether on the Beach, in the City or in Nature - hospitality that is Lighter, Brighter.
LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi (74 Keys) is located in the Mingshi Village, Daxin County in Chongzuo City about 37 kilometres away from the well-known Detian Transnational Waterfall and about 210 kilometres away from the capital city of Guangxi Zhuang, an autonomous region in southern China.
LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi is projected to open in two phases and the first phase will be in January 2021.
The incumbent will be responsible to:
- Know how to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers.
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships with service providers and suppliers.
- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
- Supervise and conduct regular stock checks and inventory controls as well as organise for replenishment so as to ensure that materials and supplies are available at all times.
- Actively participate in the reception and stocking of materials and supplies.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Ensure the proper maintenance of the store section and ensure that the storage of materials and supplies comply with the Health & Safety regulations.
- Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information such as the purpose and handling of equipment and accessories used in the resort.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least High School Certificate or equivalent qualifications.
- Tertiary education at Advanced Diploma level or Degree level majoring in Business Administration or Logistics or Accounting related fields from a recognised institution or equivalent qualifications.
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE
- A minimum of 10 years of working experience in a Retail or Purchasing department preferably in the hospitality industry.
- A minimum of 2 years of working experience in a similar position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Passionate about service.
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational, financial and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of stock management and control.
- Ability to cope with a demanding schedule and heavy workload when necessary.
- Ability to respond and adapt to various situations and circumstances.
- Strong mathematical and commercial acumen.
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively and independently.
- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Self-starter, technical skills and goal oriented.
- Highly interactive and a great team player.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language. Knowledge of Mandarin language will be a definite advantage.
- Willingness to work on a flexible schedule.
- A clean certificate of character is a must.