Senior Purchasing Officer @ Hilton Worldwide

Job Description

Jobs in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Overview

The Procurement Officer will oversee the acquisition of goods, services, and works in alignment with procurement policies and procedures. The role involves regular monitoring and reporting of procurement activities, maintaining procurement data, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement practices within the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

As the Purchasing Analyst, you will manage the procurement process for various hotel needs, executing the following tasks to high standards:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide guidance on procurement best practices to achieve departmental goals.
• Perform price analysis, sourcing, and justify orders for approval.
• Collaborate with department representatives to determine product and service requirements.
• Review requisitions and specifications to gather competitive quotations from suppliers.
• Obtain Proforma invoices for approved purchase requests to secure goods and services.
• Support the development and execution of category management strategies.
• Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and internal teams to resolve supplier issues and manage escalation or rescheduling.
• Work with the Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Evaluate supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement when needed.
• Research and assess potential suppliers to develop alternative supply sources, evaluating financial stability, quality, and capacity.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring proper contract approvals are obtained.
• Follow fire, health, and safety regulations and procedures when necessary.
• Maintain effective communication and work collaboratively with hotel team members while being mindful of environmental considerations.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related commercial discipline.
• A professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related fields (e.g., Planning, Operations, Sourcing).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a diverse team of staff, clients, and consultants.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in developing, executing, and managing contracts with suppliers.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, with knowledge of world-class procurement systems and category management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to connect disparate data points.
• Strategic thinker, capable of anticipating user needs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Skilled in troubleshooting operational issues and executing risk management processes.
• Optimization mindset, balancing risks with opportunities.
• Excellent project management abilities, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, able to interact with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Ability to explain complex risk concepts clearly to non-experts.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy and quality.

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