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Purchasing Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-17 City Hall, Central Region Full-time Hybrid Hospitality Tourism

Company shared salary

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Market rate

S$4,500–S$7,500/mo (S$54,000–S$90,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

Responsibilities

  • ● Manage high-volume daily purchase requisitions, operational supplies & equipment, and F&B requirements efficiently without compromising quality or operational timelines.
  • ● Handle competitive tender exercises which include managing tender documentations, site inspection, tender interview, comparison and recommendation.
  • ● Handle contract negotiation, and review contract terms and conditions to protect hotel interests.
  • ● Actively engage in day-to-day procurement workflows, site inspections, vendor audits, and urgent sourcing requests.
  • ● Provide direct leadership, training, and operational guidance to the purchasing team.
  • ● Maintain strategic vendor relationships, evaluate supplier performance regularly, and enforce strict compliance with quality, hygiene, and sustainability standards.
  • ● Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and promptly resolve service or quality issues.
  • ● Drive procurement initiatives such as cost-control measures, vendor assessment, new product trials, and support the hotel's green initiatives.
  • ● Work closely with co-workers and Department Heads to monitor expenditure, drive cost optimization initiatives, and ensure strict adherence to procurement policies.
  • ● Maintain clear, open, and efficient lines of communication with internal stakeholders to streamline requirements and resolve supply chain bottlenecks promptly.
  • ● Prepare procurement updates and monthly reports, and provide support to Finance team during month-end closing.
  • ● Perform any assignment given by the Management as and when required.

Requirements

  • ● Possess minimum a Diploma qualification in relevant field.
  • ● Minimum 5-8 years of progressive procurement experience with at least 3 years relevant working experience in similar capacity in hotel industry.
  • ● Proven track record of managing and mentoring a team.
  • ● Highly hands-on, action-oriented, and able to perform effectively under high-pressure, fast-turnaround conditions.
  • ● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • ● Strong negotiation skills with an ability to interface confidently with senior executive management, department heads, and external suppliers.
  • ● Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
  • ● Proficient in Microsoft Office, and experience with CheckSCM is an added advantage.