Purchasing Officer

Summary

**Hyatt Centric Melbourne**

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is Australia's first Centric hotel, situated in the bustling Melbourne CBD. Offering the perfect location to discover Melbourne's hidden treasures, local attractions, and vibrant music scene.

Featuring 277 luxurious rooms, as well as an indoor pool and gym, the Hyatt Centric Melbourne is a hotel that truly encapsulates the essence of the city. Langlands Restaurant & Bar, serves delicious local cuisine and offers stunning 180-degree views of the city from the hotels top floor.

Our mission is to connect our guests to Melbourne's vibrant energy, encouraging exploration and adventure throughout your stay. The thoughtfully designed Hyatt Centric will ensure that you never miss a moment of the lively Melbourne experience.

You are here. Now go anywhere

**Purchasing Officer at Hyatt Centric Melbourne**

As the Purchasing Officer you will be responsible for providing excellent and a consistent level of service to external and internal customers when receiving delivered goods. You will support the Purchasing Assistant Manager in the day-to-day operations, receive and approve goods and assist where necessary with invoice queries.

Some of the responsibilities include:

- Check the quantity, quality, type and price of all receiving goods as they arrive in the hotel's loading bay.
- Keep and input dated records of all orders via the purchasing system.
- Place all received goods away in secured storage area, using the FIFO storage method, and following HACCP requirements.
- Verify goods received against the Purchase Orders, date and stamp boxes, process invoices in BirchStreet, and receive all Purchase Orders into Birchstreet.
- Follow up with suppliers for any missing/ pending items to be received.
- Handle invoice queries, backorders, and track deliveries
- Resolve discrepancy between Purchase order and Receiving record as per hotel’s policy and procedures.
- Assist Purchasing Manager in generating weekly/monthly receiving and purchasing reports.
- Any other duties as assigned by Purchasing Assistant Manager and Director of Finance.

**Qualifications**:
**About you**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
- A good knowledge of Purchasing, Receiving and / or Store Management.
- Proficient computer skills, particularly in MS Office
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage your time
- The flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends

**Culture Statement**:
We Are Team Centric

Team Centric brings together all departments with a “got your back” attitude.

We embrace flexibility and enable adaptability both inside and outside our role and job descriptions.

We encourage each other to be our authentic selves and to create meaningful, personalised experiences for our colleagues and guests.

Each team member plays a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging and purpose at work.

Collaborating together, we promote growth and spark innovation, using our pride to strive toward collective goals and fuelling our passion for what we do.

Our team respects each other's uniqueness, ensuring everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

**Hyatt Centric employees enjoy, but are not limited to;**
- Complimentary and discounted accommodation across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
- Flexible work attire - no stuffy suits with complimentary laundry
- Free use of Hotel Gym & Pool facilities
- Complimentary barista coffee daily
- Discounted dining in our Level 25 Restaurant and Bar
- Investment in your career development through training, opportunities and mentorship
- Complimentary laundry for work related items

**How to apply**

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Experimentation, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt