Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Manager will lead the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department for our hotel in Accra. You will coordinate all procurement activities, ensure compliance with Kempinski policies, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Follow and understand all Kempinski policies, procedures and code of conduct.
• Maintain good relationships with business partners and stay updated on market trends and products.
• Collaborate with the Chef to obtain optimal products and prices, reviewing market lists and offers daily.
• Ensure competitive, fair and ethical bidding processes.
• Monitor slow‑moving and dead stock, keeping inventory aligned with operational needs.
• Document and process all deliveries and issues accurately.
• Communicate with all departments on matters affecting operations.
• Maintain secure, organized and clean work areas.
• Supervise, train and motivate purchasing staff; handle hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations and scheduling.
• Assist the Financial Controller with discrepancies and other finance‑related tasks.

Required profile

• BSc in Purchasing and Supply or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years as a hotel purchasing manager.
• At least 5 years in diverse hotel purchasing roles and 4 years in a managerial capacity.
• Ability to work in a multinational environment; additional language is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.