Purchasing Supervisor

At
Crowne Plaza
, we want our guests to feel able to do their best, achieve their goals and be recognized for their success. We're Making Business Travel Work by Bringing Humanity to Business Travel. We challenge the old world of business that's overly formal, rigid and where guests feel like a room number not a person. We embrace the new world of business with caring and flexibility – through hotel colleagues who
Dare to Connect
Dare to Connect
is how we describe the Service Style at Crowne Plaza hotels. It shows we're thinking and acting differently. We're connecting with guests – and each other – in a more personal way. We're showing our personalities (and sharing a little of ourselves) and learning more about the other person… as a person, not as a room number or a co-worker. When we
Dare to Connect,
it means we:

Dare to Make the First Move
… we are proactive and positive… we are the first to greet and say hello, and the first to take action and help our guests.

Adapt to the Moment
… we might not be mind readers, but we can read our guest's moods and needs and then change our pace, tone and take action so we can help a guest when they need it.

Relate to Business Needs
… we know that Modern Business Travelers need to be productive, so we make sure we prioritize the right things that help our guests do what's important.

Enable Quality Downtime
… we know our guests want more from their trip than just business, so we make an effort to get to know them and give them recommendations that help them make the most out of their free time.

Your day to day:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize purchasing activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, forecast demand, and develop procurement plans accordingly.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and contractual agreements.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and product specifications to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Manage the purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely purchase order creation, issuance, and tracking.
• Oversee the supplier evaluation and qualification process, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procurement policies, such as ethical sourcing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including disputes, quality concerns, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the purchasing team, including training, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives.

What We Need From You

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in cost analysis and procurement forecasting.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven experience as a Purchasing Supervisor or in a similar procurement role. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices. Familiarity with sourcing and procurement tools and technologies. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement software. Strong understanding of financial principles and budget management. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., Future log, CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.

How do I deliver this?
We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It's what connects every colleague in all IHG hotels

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

There's so much more to the job than we can capture here. It's simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

What We Offer
In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 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 IHG 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 6845 hotels in over 100 countries around the world. So, whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and at IHG we'll make sure you'll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to

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