Hotel Indigo colleagues are the people at the center of every new story . They make all guests feel welcome in the neighbourhood and at home in the hotel. At Hotel Indigo® we deliver inspired service. Our guest are explorers. A discerning set of individuals who bring their curiosity, uniqueness, and informality to everything they do in life. They are people who approach travel as an opportunity to expand their mind, learn new things, and create memories they can share that last a lifetime.
Hotel Indigo colleagues are warm, personal, and unscripted. They embrace the individuality and diversity of everyone. They enjoy iconic, worldly locations and are drawn to discovering what makes each of them unique. They are inspiring storytellers who inject positivity into their environment. They combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication .
Join us as a Senior Purchasing Executive in Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. You’ll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because, for this vital role, we’re looking for someone who can:
Financial returns:
Translates operating forecasts into material requirements plans and thereby determines standard stock and re-order levels with Department Heads and Management
Participates in negotiations for service contracts and supply chains providers
Maintains the contract logs and works with internal stakeholders and vendors for all upcoming renewals and RFQ for price comparison for proposal to management
Identifies and develops reliable sources of supply
Identifies and organizes adequate storage for all perpetual inventory items and implements corporate policy, products and initiatives in order to maximize cost effectiveness
Keeps abreast of the marketplace as to innovation and value
Obtains competitive quotations and bids with compliance to Brand Standards
Supervises the hotels print shop to ensure timely and economical production of printed material
Ensures products and resources are assigned to the appropriate department and billed accordingly
Assists and work with operations with receiving during peak periods
Assist management and working with stakeholders with identifying and reviewing opportunities for change management and projects with regards to work processes and efficiencies.
People:
Reports directly to and communicates with the Director of Finance & Business Support on the purchasing and financial controls
Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with other departments in matters concerning purchasing related matters and internal control
Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including corporate companies and IHG corporate offices
Train colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect
Guest experience:
Processes purchase requests from departments
Place orders for approved purchase requests
Assists in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
Ensures training needs analysis of purchasing staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs
Provides input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines
Responsible business:
Strict implementation of the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) and achieve 100% score in CSA Audit of Accounts Payable category
Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines
Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 Years of related work experience
Able to communicate with and lead colleagues
In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including
Duty Meals
Birthday Off
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Insurance Coverage
25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Hotels
Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide
Room to Grow Opportunities
What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.
And because the Holiday Inn Express brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 5000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.
So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn Express and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com or click apply.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.
Making travel inspiring. It’s what we do. Let’s Go Further Together.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.