Purchasing Agent

Job description

Boldly coloring outside the lines of luxury, W turns the traditional notion of the extravagant hotel on its head. Our irreverent attitude and taste for excess redefine revelry for the modern jet set. Our guests have a lust for a life less ordinary that drives them to demand more, experience it all, and hit repeat.
We share our guests' passions, providing insider access to what's new and what's next. Moderation is not in our vocabulary and we know that lust for life demands more, not less. W guests soak it in and live each day with a mantra: Detox.Retox.Repeat. If you're ready to create the energetic W scene that is magnetic to everyday disruptors around the world, then we invite you to explore a career with W Hotels.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Purpose of Role

To fulfill the purchasing requirements of the hotel and ensure all are met in a timely, cost effective manner and meet the quality standards of the hotel.

Responsibly Description

- Adhere to all standards and procedures set out in the Talent Handbook and

act in compliance with Starwood's Business Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to the hotel's Purchasing policy and procedures when carrying out all

purchases.
- Select suppliers impartially; based upon cost, ability to meet product

specifications, efficiency and quality of their operations, delivery on a timely

basis as required and ability to source goods locally to avoid lengthy

importation delays.
- Conduct routine market surveys for fresh food items at least bi-monthly and

prepare report in a timely manner.
- Coordinate collection of supplier quotations and samples (when necessary) on

a timely basis for each purchase and submit purchase requisition for required

approvals. Follow up on purchase orders awaiting approval to ensure

operational needs are fulfilled.
- Place orders with suppliers and ensure timely delivery to meet hotel operation

needs.
- Input purchase order into purchasing system on the day of and circulate copies

of purchase order as per hotel's Purchasing policy and procedures.
- Liaise with perspective departments to ensure that requirements regarding

quality and service from supplier are being met.
- Maintain continuous communication with all departments / divisions to

understand operational requirements.
- Promote team work.
- Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and advise operating departments

on order status.
- Prepare and process any import declarations and required documents. Ensure

Customs Duty for imported items are paid on time.
- Maintain confidentiality of supplier information and contracts.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.