Purchasing / Stores Officer

Job Description
Our client is a part of a well-established group with companies in different industries across Malta. This company is major hotel operator based in Malta. Due to team expansion, they are seeking a Purchasing/Stores Officer to be a part of their purchasing team in Valletta.

The responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Order items requested by department heads
• Order required items at a competitive price – regularly compare purchases prices with other suppliers and the government gazette price list – keep adequate records of the price of regularly purchased items – inform management of all substantial price increases
• Maintain a monthly price index of main commodities – prepare monthly reports of item purchase price changes
• Raise purchase orders for all items ordered (quantity, suppliers agreed price, specifications)
• Ensure product specifications conform to hotel standards
• Ensure adequate stock levels as per hotels par stock levels
• Directly purchase and deliver items, when urgent, upon General Manager’s approval

Applicants will:

• Have minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Preferably have an O’level standard education level
• Have a good knowledge of suppliers and contacts
• Be able to manage and lead a team of their co workers
• Have excellent verbal/written communication and organisation skills
• Be computer literate.

*This client is offering a salary of up to €17,000 for a full-time position in an engaging and dedicated work environment.