Purchasing Manager

The College Green Hotel DublinLocation: College Green, Dublin 2, IrelandEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: 39 hours per weekSalary: €36,605.per annumAbout the RoleDue to an internal promotion, The College Green Hotel Dublin is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the hotel's purchasing and procurement operations.Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the hotel's purchasing activities, supplier relationships and procurement processes, ensuring efficient and cost effective operations.The role will involve working closely with departmental managers and the Group Procurement Manager, as well as supervising the Stores Assistant.Key Responsibilities• Manage and oversee the hotel's purchasing and procurement operations, ensuring efficiency, cost control and compliance with company procedures.• Assess purchasing requirements across hotel departments, coordinating the sourcing of goods, services and equipment to support operational needs.• Develop and maintain effective purchasing procedures, systems and procurement controls in line with company policies.• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate purchasing terms and pricing where appropriate, and support the Group Procurement Manager with supplier contracts and procurement initiatives.• Research and evaluate new products, suppliers and sourcing opportunities to ensure quality, value for money and operational efficiency.• Conduct supplier checks, assess quotations and purchasing proposals, and monitor supplier performance against agreed standards.• Oversee supplier delivery performance and purchasing-related quality checks, ensuring goods meet hotel requirements.• Manage and maintain the hotel's purchasing system, Procure Wizard, ensuring accurate supplier records and effective purchasing processes.• Monitor purchasing expenditure against departmental budgets, analyse purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings.• Work closely with departmental managers to support purchasing decisions, resolve supplier queries and forecast operational requirements.• Supervise and support the Stores Assistant, overseeing daily stores activities, inventory controls and compliance with hotel procedures.• Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, financial controls and company policies.• Support the hotel's sustainability and Green Team initiatives through responsible sourcing, waste reduction and environmentally conscious purchasing practices.Requirements • Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory management, preferably within the hospitality industry.• Good understanding of hotel operations, purchasing procedures, supplier management and cost control.• Strong IT and systems skills, with experience using purchasing or inventory management software. Knowledge of Procure Wizard is an advantage.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse data, maintain accurate records and prepare reports.• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.• Ability to coordinate purchasing activities, supervise staff and manage operational priorities.• A relevant qualification in business, procurement, technology or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.About the MHL Hotel Collection:MHL group is a renowned portfolio of well known, high profile Hotel’s throughout Ireland. Our core business rotates around our exceptional people. We provide a comprehensive on-boarding, up skilling and professional development.