Assistant Purchasing Manager – Le Meridien Singapore

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Job Number 19000YCJ
Job Category Finance and Accounting
Location Le Meridien Singapore| Sentosa| 23 Beach Road| Singapore|
Singapore| Singapore
Brand Le Meridien
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

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At Le Meridien| we believe in helping guests unlock the unexpected and
engaging experiences each destination has to offer. Our guests are curious and
creative| cosmopolitan| culture seekers that appreciate sophisticated|
timeless service. We provide original| chic and memorable service and
experiences that inspire guests to unlock the destination. We’re looking for
curious| creative and well-informed people to join our team. If you appreciate
connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create unexpected
experiences| we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Meridien.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for following established procedures in ordering| receiving|
storing| distributing and payment of items. Assists in formulating an approved
vendors list encompassing all categories.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor|s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work
experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Managing Work| Projects| Policies| and Standards for
Purchasing Across Departments

• Assists with generating and providing accurate and timely results in the
form of reports| presentations| etc.

• Compiles| codes| categorizes| calculates| tabulates| audits| or verifies
information or data.

• Assures sanitation compliance.

• Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g.| Food| Beverage
and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.

• Orders all food and beverage based on business needs.

• Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable
costs.

• Assists in enforcing first in/first out inventory rotation for all storeroom
products.

• Maintains sanitation and safety standards as specified in the brand
guidelines.

• Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food
and beverage storeroom assets.

• Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep
inventory at lowest level possible levels.

• Communicates with kitchen| restaurant management and vendors to ensure
timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.

• Checks invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity|
quality| weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.

• Uses existing computer programs to perform daily and period end food and
beverage costs.

• Maintains inventory controls for proper levels| dating| rotation|
requisitions| etc.

• Completes administrative tasks on a timely basis (e.g.| C-7s| menu costing|
general office duties).

• Completes period end inventory according to Food and Beverage and Accounting
standard operation procedures.

• Calculates figures for food and beverage inventory.

• Ensures that price and product availability issues are communicated as
needed to the F & B Director and Executive Chef.

• Assists in receiving and inspecting all deliveries.

• Maintains an accurate controllable log and beverage perpetual.

• Ensures accurate administration of all invoices| and adherence to proper
bookkeeping procedures.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge to Purchasing Operations

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues| products| systems| and
processes.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to
program| write software| set up functions| enter data| or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether
events or processes comply with laws| regulations| or standards.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of A.S.I. standards.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner| ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals| budget goals| team
goals| etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize| organize| and accomplish
your work.

• Monitors all taxes that apply| ensuring that taxes are current| collected
and/or accrued.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors| co-workers| and subordinates by
telephone| in written form| e-mail| or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and
solve problems.

• Interacts with kitchen staff| vendors and Executive Chef.

• Uses existing computer programs effectively to post invoices| update items
and costs.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding
accounting and budgeting policies and procedures| and efficient control and
utilization of financial resources.

• Informs and/or updates the executives| the peers and the subordinates on
relevant information in a timely manner.

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