Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Purchasing / Procurement Jobs in Cape Town
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As a Purchasing Officer at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel you are part of a team that organize, control, maintain, record and issue as per the procedures for all stock stored in the Hotel. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Research potential vendors.
- Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Review quality of purchased products.
- Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
- Coordinate with purchasing staff to ensure proper storage procedures.
- Ensure adherence to all the statutory requirements/policies related to purchase.
- Follow up on orders and provide feedback to the Cost Controller.
- Keep records of purchase orders.
- Supervise the receiving operations and ensure that the right quality and quantity of items are received, as per the purchase order.
- Secure competitive price quotations for all purchases.
- Work in association with the Accounts department in the area of pricing, communicate with suppliers in case of price variations and correct accordingly.
- Follow up with receiving or user department of purchased orders that have not been received or insufficient documentation is in place.
- Propose cost saving opportunities by staying informed about new products and trends in logistics, inventory control and purchasing.
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Requirements
What You Bring:
- Experience within a hotel environment or similar is essential.
- A minimum of 1-year experience in a purchasing position or similar.
- Any purchasing or supply chain qualification advantageous.
- Previous experience on Workday advantageous
- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
- Understanding of supply chain procedures
Benefits
What We Offer:
At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:
- Competitive basic salary and benefits
- Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
- Employee Assistance & Wellness programs