Overview

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Job location: Zanzibar

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

 

 

The Zanzibar’s beautiful Paje beach is home to a 5-star attentive luxury resort. Award-winning luxury villas with private pools.

The Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is a boutique five-star resort at the cutting edge of luxury hospitality in Zanzibar. We are searching for motivated individuals to join our team that share our passion for excellence and want to help us create remarkable experiences for our customers.

The Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is currently seeking a future PURCHASING MANAGER.

 

Main Mission:

The Économe manages the hotel or restaurant’s inventories, acquisitions, and resources. They optimize property operations by controlling expenses, reducing waste, and maintaining optimal stock levels across departments.

 

 

The key responsibilities:

A. Inventory & Stock Management:

  • To oversee the supply chain, which includes food, beverages, housekeeping items, and equipment.
  • To conduct regular stock checks to ensure that inventory levels are correct and no shortages develop.
  • To maintain correct storage conditions and use all items according to their expiration dates.

 

B. Purchase and Supplier Coordination:

  • To coordinate purchasing efforts and negotiate with suppliers to ensure that the hotel/restaurant receives competitive rates and favorable terms.
  • To keep stock levels stable and avoid overstocking, ensure that all orders are placed on time.
  • To manage supplier relationships and performance to maintain constant supply chain efficiency.

 

 

C. Cost Control:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of waste-reduction techniques and inventory cost reductions.
  • Collaborate with the finance department to ensure that purchases are within budget and cost control criteria.
  • To monitor stock utilization across departments (kitchen, housekeeping, etc.) to ensure that all departments stay within budget.

 

D. Reports and Documentation:

  • Create and keep precise records of all inventory transactions.
  • To provide the management team with regular updates on stock levels, consumption, and order demands.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and organization of all inventory-related activities.

 

 

E. Waste management:

  • To monitor and analyze waste in all areas of operation, including food waste, cleaning supplies, and equipment.
  • To implement waste-reducing and efficiency-enhancing measures, such as stock rotation and product shelf life management.

 

 

The Compliance & Hygiene:

  • To ensure that all inventory processes follow health and safety laws.
  • To maintain appropriate hygiene and safety standards in storage spaces.

 

 

The Qualifications & Skills:

  • Education: Degree or diploma in hospitality management, business administration, or a similar subject.
  • Experience: 4-5 years of inventory management, buying, or a related function in the hospitality business.
  • Technical Skills: Expertise in inventory management software, Microsoft Office, and other applicable applications.
  • The Soft talents include strong organization, attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration across divisions to achieve goals.
  • The International experience (especially in East Africa) is beneficial.

 

Job Offer:

  • Compensation: to be determined based on profile.
  • Accommodation, meals, and laundry are provided.

 

Mode of application:

Please submit your CV, photo, and references to: gm@whitesandvillas.com.