Purchasing Clerk
Westin Hotels & ResortsCape Town, ZA18 days ago
Job descriptionMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a Purchasing, Cost Control or related position Certificate in Purchasing Management, Stock Control or related certification would be an advantage Matric or equivalent certificate Previous knowledge of Purchasing, Cost Control, Stores or Inventory control in a similar environment Strong numeracy skills and must be able to apply mathematical operations to day to day Purchasing activities Previous experience on Birchstreet would be an advantage Flexible working hours Be prepared to perform other duties within the department Team focused Microsoft Word & Excel an essential to have Excellent communication skills, people’s person Knowledge of BBBEE Loading of Vendor Applications through PeopleSoft Maintaining up to date supplier information through PeopleSoft Responsible for the day-to-day Purchasing activities, including ordering and expediting of orders Requesting Quotations from Vendors Liaising with all operational units within the hotel regarding their purchasing requirements Conducting Quarterly Food market Surveys, ensuring best price purchase from suppliers Monitoring and tracking of all Purchasing activities Follow up an evaluation of the buying process Supplier assessment and evaluation in terms of price, quality and delivery reliability per Supplier Responsible for Purchasing System maintenance on Birchstreet Verifying that the Purchasing processes, policies and procedures are being adhered to Calculate figures for food inventories, orders, and costs Maintain clear and organized records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly. Conduct inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs. Fulfil requisition forms for inventory and supplies on Birchstreet. Notify manager / supervisor of low stock levels and liaise directly with storemen to place out of stock items through Birchstreet Verify and track received inventory and complete inventory reports and logs. Reconcile shipping invoices and receiving reports to ensure count accuracy. Monitor PAR levels for all food items to ensure proper levels. Follow-ups to be conducted on all overdue open PO’s Month end duties : Assisting with counts or verifications, capex reconciliation, surprise cash audits. Store Keeping / Procurement jobs
Job title : Purchasing Clerk
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 03, 2025
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- Reporting directly to the Purchasing supervisor / Assistant Director of Finance, the successful incumbent will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Purchasing Department. Be familiar with the Purchasing Processes and procedures throughout the Hotel, recommend good practices and implement measures to reduce cost.
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