ibis Kochi City centre  Assistant Manager -Purchase will oversee all daily functions of Purchase and Stores. To include correct receipt of all goods and services for the hotel while ensuring the overall security of the hotel’s receiving area.  He/she acts as a member of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom team, ensuring the safe and proper operation of equipment. Coordinating access and deliveries to the hotel.  This individual will take a proactive role, when mechanical, environmental challenges occur and respond equally to hotel, vendor and contractor delivery concerns and will coordinate alternative access and services as required to ensure timely delivery of goods

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
• Proficiency in procurement software and spreadsheet applications
• Understanding of supply chain management principles
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within the relevant industry
• knowledge of local market preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar position preferred
• Hospitality Industry experience is mandatory
• Candidate with Bachelors Degree is preferred