Empresas: Hotel Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid With more than 350 colleagues, we are seeking Purchasing Manager with the passion to deliver the best service and exceed our guest's expectations. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group now operates or has under development 41 hotels with more than 11,000 rooms in 25 countries in key business and leisure destinations. Renowned Parisian designers Gilles & Boissier, have created a sophisticated residential design for the 100 rooms and 53 suites, including several one-of-a-kind specialty suites, featuring unique design elements inspired by the hotel's historic connections to the city, Spanish culture and art. With a stunning and meticulous restoration that celebrates César Ritz's pioneering spirit, a prestigious central location, five restaurants and bars overseen by one of Spain's most celebrated chefs and exceptional leisure and wellness facilities, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is set to become the city's most luxurious hotel. The Director of Purchasing works closely with various departments in sourcing products, supplies, materials and equipment. Negotiates the most cost-effective purchases according to the specifications, gives advice to department heads on new trend of products and supplies, manages inventory control to meet departments needs and supervises the operation and all colleagues in the Materials Management, Receiving and Storeroom. Reporting Line/s The Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance. Apart from managing the Materials Management department, he also oversees the Storeroom and Receiving. Responsibilities - Prepares and analyses proposals and determines appropriate selections of suppliers based on the company standards and requirements. - Negotiates cost effective purchases for all supplies and services in compliance with all MOHG guidelines and quality specifications with a strong focus on sustainability. - Examines and reviews proposed products and services to determine compliance with departmental specifications or standards, suggests substitute items when beneficial. - Analyses market conditions in relation to recent and current purchases. - Reviews vendor / contractor history to determine that they are capable of producing the goods and services required. - Leads and Manages the Contract Tenders Procedure. - Reviews the requests and specifications recommended by department heads t Requisitos : - Bachelor's degree. Preferably in Accounting & Finance. - Previous experience as Purchasing Manager of 5 years. - Experience in Leading Teams for a minimum of 3 years. - Demonstrated experience in Projects Management and organization. - Previous experience in contract negotiation. - Knowledge in HACCP guidelines. - Proficient in written and spoken English. - Prioritization skills; ability to meet deadlines; excellent communication skills. Desirable - A second foreign language.