Assistant Purchasing Manager

Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is Located in the heart of Pakistan’s capital, Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is a luxury Accor property offering world-class hospitality, exceptional dining experiences, and premium facilities. As part of the global Mövenpick brand, the hotel combines Swiss-inspired excellence with authentic local experiences.

Featuring elegant accommodations, signature restaurants, luxury meeting and event spaces, and unique lifestyle experiences, Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is redefining luxury hospitality in the city.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Purchasing Manager to support procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and ensure the timely sourcing of quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and analytical skills, sound knowledge of purchasing procedures, and the ability to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards and smooth operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities – Assistant Purchasing Manager

• Manage end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and supplier negotiations.

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.

• Manage RFQs, quotation comparisons, cost analysis, and purchase order processing.

• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and supplier contracts to achieve cost savings.

• Ensure timely procurement of food and beverages, operating supplies, engineering materials, equipment, and other hotel requirements.

• Coordinate with hotel departments to assess purchasing needs, specifications, and budget requirements.

• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery schedules, and market price fluctuations.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and financial controls.

• Coordinate with Stores, Receiving, Finance, and Cost Control for efficient procurement and inventory management.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies.

• Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, and purchasing reports.

• Support the Purchasing Manager in procurement planning, budgeting, and departmental operations.

• Conduct domestic and international supplier visits and market surveys as required

• Ensure compliance with Food and Safety Hygiene, Sanitization standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.

• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, RFQ management, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and cost control.

• Knowledge of procurement systems, inventory management, and supply chain processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems will be an advantage.

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