Purchasing Executive

About the role

Provide courteous, professional and flexible purchasing services in line with Kerzner International standards, supporting the efficiency and cost‑effectiveness of the purchasing section at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions promptly and coordinate with user departments to meet daily requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate pricing, quality and lead times, and issue purchase orders.
• Follow up on deliveries, ensure supplier acknowledgment of orders, and maintain internal customer relationships.
• Manage vendor contracts, monitor compliance with product quality, health & safety and local regulations.
• Maintain inventory, pricing databases and develop vendor catalogues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and research abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines.

Required skills

• Excel
• Word
• Project
• PowerPoint