Strategic Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Shangri-La Cairns Full time
Job Description:

At Shangri-La, The Marina, Cairns, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Manager to join our Finance department.

This is a unique opportunity to work for a leading international company with over 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. As a Strategic Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of receiving, dispatching and accounting for goods within the hotel.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a small team in the purchasing department, ensuring that purchasing functions are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Oversee and process documentation, including approval of purchase orders, organization and confirmation of delivery of goods and services.
  • Review existing tenders and ensure that all vendors and suppliers meet Shangri-La standards.
  • Maintain and check quality of stock levels to ensure inventory is maintained at the desired quantity and standard.
  • Resolve supplier and customer service issues, including managing negotiations and complaints.
  • Effective interdepartmental collaboration to ensure deliveries are coordinated.
  • Direct and manage importations, customs duty and clearance.
  • Manage market lists, general & engineering supplies tenders management to ensure due diligence is met.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports in line with Shangri-La Procurement standards.
  • Perform risk assessment on potential suppliers.
  • Promote a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.

In return for your expertise, you can expect a competitive salary and management bonus scheme, excellent staff benefits, including discounted car parking, generous accommodation benefits, and F&B discounts across the group. You will also have access to a five-star hotel in a CBD location on the Cairns waterfront and enjoy a range of other staff discounts and offers.



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