THE ROLE

• To assist in the implementation and management of best practice procurement systems for FF&E;
• Assist with the selection and management of FF&E procurement agents and their processes;
• Assist with management and coordination of FF&E and Quality Control Specialists;
• Bid, negotiate purchase and expedite FF&E in the most economical and efficient way possible.
• Research market for new/alternative sources of supply, do the comparative analysis on suppliers and determine fit;
• Assist with the management of the tender process:

1. Select vendors and monitor bidding procedures including delivery/installation schedules.
2. Negotiate trade discounts, payment terms and merchandise availability for current and or future projects.
3. Preparing Tender documentation & accepting and processing tender documents.
4. Tender Analysis, Evaluation and Clarification.

• Maintain updated project reports and track projects to completion
• Site visits and supervising as & when required.
• Develop and maintain list of preferred/recommended vendors for our Client.
• Assist in budget planning for projects.
• Develop quality control policies and procedures.
• To act as procurement representative in respect of all procurement support services to procurement and other departments;
• To apply and promote sound commercial practice and to enforce commercial policy and procedures;
• Drive continuous improvement within the Procurement systems;
• Establish, control and maintain the Vendor quality and master data management systems within Procurement.
• Develop a co-operative environment where the Procurement agent, designers and operators act in the best interest of the owner.
• Faster good internal customer relationships and user friendly processes.

• 4-5 years.
• In depth knowledge of the supply market for FF&E.
• Understanding of hotel operations.
• In depth knowledge of procurement policies and procedures necessary.
• Knowledge of related product design and manufacturing processes