Company description orient express, luxury travel brand since 1883, part of accor group, recently launched its first hotel la minerva in rome and plans further openings.role overview the purchasing manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement and purchasing activities of the hotel, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services at best quality, price and terms.responsibilitiesdevelop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the hotel's operational and financial objectivessource, evaluate, negotiate and manage suppliers for food, beverage, housekeeping, engineering, spa and operating suppliesensure the timely availability of goods and services required for daily hotel operationsmonitor market trends, pricing and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunitiesbuild and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and service providersconduct regular supplier evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, service levels and compliance with hotel standardsnegotiate contracts, pricing agreements,



payment terms and service conditionsachieve cost efficiencies without compromising product quality or guest experiencemonitor purchasing expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgetsanalyze purchasing reports and provide recommendations to optimize spendingsupport annual budgeting and forecasting processesoversee stock control procedures to minimize waste, losses and stock shortagesensure regular inventory counts and reconciliation processes are conducted accuratelyensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, local regulations and internal audit requirementsmaintain accurate procurement records and documentationwork closely with department heads to understand purchasing requirements and operational needslead, train and develop the purchasing teamqualificationsbachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, hospitality management, finance or related fieldat least 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 1 year in a managerial role within a hospitality environmentstrong negotiation and contract management skillsexperience with procurement and inventory systemsexcellent analytical and financial acumenadvanced knowledge of microsoft excel and purchasing softwareprofessional proficiency in english; additional languages are an advantageadditional informationgross annual salary range €35,000 - €43,000annual performance-based bonus (mbo)health insuranceemployee agevolazioni card (discounted rates at accor locations)learning and development opportunities

📌 Purchasing manager (Roma)
🏢 Accor
📍 Roma