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Job Number 24174900

Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance

Location Courtyard Colombo, Colombo City Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations

• Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.

• Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.

• Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information

• Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.

• Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.

• Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers

• Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.

• Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.

Managing Procurement Activities

• Verifies and authorizes procurement orders

• Places orders and expedites deliveries

• Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions

• Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.

• Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance

• Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program.

• Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun.

In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.