• Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations • Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations. • Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations. • Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information • Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations. • Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection. • Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers • Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance. • Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program. • Managing Procurement Activities • Verifies and authorizes procurement orders • Places orders and expedites deliveries • Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions • Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services. • Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance • Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program. • Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area. • OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area. • Knowledge of hospitality operations (F&B, housekeeping, front office, engineering) and seasonal purchasing needs. • Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, spend analysis, and inventory management to minimize wastage and maximize profitability. • Skilled in procurement and hotel systems (Opera PMS, Micros, BirchStreet, Sun, SAP, Oracle, FMC) and MS Office Suite. • Familiarity with health & safety, HACCP standards, compliance, and sustainability practices. • Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities with excellent communication and collaboration skills.