Purchasing Manager Marriott International

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.