Purchasing Manager

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is an iconic Belle Époque landmark, offering a premier luxury experience. The hotel comprises 136 rooms and suites, four restaurants, one bar together with a variety of meeting facilities, a Spa and a fitness room.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, within the Purchasing department, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The Purchasing Manager ensures that all purchasing processes align with company standards and supports the smooth operation of all hotel departments. The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Finance.

As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Preparing and analysing proposals and determinating appropriate elections of suppliers based on the company standards and expectations
• Negotiating cost effective purchases for all supplies and services, while meeting all MOHG guidelines and quality specifications
• Examinating and reviewing proposed products and services to determine compliance with departmental specifications or standards, suggest substitute items when beneficial
• Analysing market conditions in relation to recent, current and anticipated purchases
• Reviewing of vendor/contractor history to determine that they are capable of producing the goods and services required
• Reviewing the requests and specifications recommended by department heads to determine whether quality level described is appropriate for intended use and whether specifications are cost effective
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