Purchasing Manager

at Kempinski Hotel

📍 Location: Accra
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

Kempinski Hotel is a globally recognized luxury hospitality brand committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through excellence, innovation, and world-class service. We foster a welcoming, professional, and multicultural environment where employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and contribute to operational excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations and ensure efficient sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management within the hotel. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, maintain quality standards, and support cost-effective procurement practices aligned with luxury hospitality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily purchasing operations for the hotel
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and cost efficiency
• Oversee procurement planning, purchasing processes, and inventory control activities
• Ensure timely availability of goods, materials, and supplies across hotel departments
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Conduct cost analysis and support budget management initiatives
• Ensure compliance with hotel procurement policies, food safety regulations, and quality standards
• Coordinate with operational departments to forecast purchasing requirements
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and documentation
• Support continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes
• Ensure proper handling and storage of goods in accordance with safety and operational standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc in Purchasing and Supply or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Hotel Purchasing Manager
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience across diverse hotel purchasing roles
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a purchasing management position
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively in a multinational environment
• Additional language skills will be an advantage
• Strong ability to manage high-volume purchasing operations with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, suppliers, and vendors
• Strong cost analysis and cost management skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience using purchasing or inventory management software is an advantage
• Knowledge of food handling, quality control, and local regulatory requirements

How to Apply

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