About InterContinental Dominica
Cabrits Resort & Spa:
Nestled within Cabrits National Park, the 131-room InterContinental
Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa offers a unique and luxurious stay experience
to travelers seeking to unwind, seclude and discover the island’s natural
beauty. The resort’s four outdoor pools, expansive spa, fitness center and beach
access provide a relaxing tropical getaway, while its 8,500 square feet
of indoor and outdoor meeting space and onsite business center accommodate
corporate events and blended travel.
Additionally, three on-property restaurants, and beach and swim-up pool bars
provide refreshment for guests following a day exploring nearby Cabrits National
Park or Dominica’s various hot springs, waterfalls and canyons.
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Location: Dominica. This position is
not eligible for remote work.
JOB OVERVIEW:
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Our
hotel is only as good as the people it employs, that’s why we picked you.
You are good at keeping track of money and you’ve made a great career out
of this skill. You’re passionate, focused and driven about making every
guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’, making their stay unforgettable,
in all the right ways.
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You've proven you have an analytical mind and can succeed in
a fast-paced, guest-focused, no two days the same environment, and we will offer
you plenty of opportunities to find your niche and grow.
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It’s important that everyone understands
the budgets and how the hotel is performing. We can all see if the hotel is busy
or not, but not everyone knows what goes on behind the scenes and
what everything actually costs to run. You will use your creativity to bring
this information to life for everyone in the hotel to understand the true
picture and what needs to be achieved.
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You’ll be working with a friendly, motivated team who you
will recruit and lead with your distinctive style and work with them to develop
their full potential and ensure everyone provides genuine heartfelt care to our
guests.
Regarding the role and responsibilities,
you will need to perform the following
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administration
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style="text-align: justify;">To identify and select
suppliers, including order follow up and vendor file
management.
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and guidance of staff.
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and Purchase Orders processed by subordinates.
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lang="EN-GB">Participates in negotiations for service
contracts.
Identifies and develops reliable sources
of supply.
Ensure that all efforts are exhausted in obtaining
the best possible quotations.
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On
a regular basis or upon the instruction of the Director of Finance &
Business Support, conduct market price survey in coordination with the Cost
Controller and Executive Chef.
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among other hotels is done on a regular basis.
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lang="EN-GB">Keep good relationship with user department
and suppliers.
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be assigned by management from time to time.
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Technical
Responsibilities
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oversee and ensure the effective implementation of the tender system so that
the continuous supply of quality goods and services to the hotel are
not compromised.
-
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of purchase order so that all approved purchase requests can be ordered and
the goods delivered by the suppliers on the date
needed. -
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survey in association with department concerned to determine and/or validate
the availability and prices of market goods.
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coordinate and liaise with head of department on all outstanding matters
pertaining to quality, reliability of delivery so that the standards set by
the hotel are not compromised.
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keep track of all outstanding purchase orders to ensure that goods are delivered
on time, in formalizing a monthly outstanding order report per
department.
Translate operating forecasts into material
requirements plans and thereby determines standard stock and re-order levels
with Department Heads and Management.
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contracts.
Identifies and organizes adequate storage for all
perpetual inventory items and implements corporate policy, products
and initiatives in order to maximize cost effectiveness.
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lang="EN-GB">Identifies and develops reliable sources
of supply.
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from departments.
Must be familiar with most of the regular items procured by
the hotel. Perform any additional duties
as assigned.
Commercial Responsibilities
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the hotel, to visit and evaluate suppliers, to request quotations or bids,
to negotiate prices and terms, to place orders, to resolve problems, to follow
up any outstanding delivery and activate any payment.
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To cultivate
a sound relationship with hotel’s suppliers.
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Ensure
that purchases are not done in arms-length and that no commission or other forms
of rewards are compromised in the negotiation.
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To
keep contract of supplier that concern Purchasing
Department.
Accountability:
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This is the top
purchasing job in a luxury resort with an extensive range of facilities
and services.
Qualifications
and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Materials or Purchasing
Management, or a relevant field of work and three years purchasing experience,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must speak
fluent English. Other languages preferred.
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This job requires ability to perform
the following:
Frequently standing up or moving around
the facility
Carrying or lifting items
weighing up to 50 pounds
Handling
objects and boxes
Use
a keyboard to generate correspondence, reports, etc.
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Other:
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Communication skills
are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others;
demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties
that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
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Demonstrated
knowledge of federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting purchasing
and supply chain management.
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key vendor relationships.
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budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized
frequently.Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational
and training abilities are used often.
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Reading
abilities are used often in reviewing purchase orders, contracts for service,
budgets, and other related reports. Writing abilities are used
in compiling reports, as well as to document.
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May be required
to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
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The statements in this job description are intended
to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are
not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of
the job.
What
We Offer
We'll reward all your hard
work with great pay and benefits - in addition to career development, employee
room discounts and great work culture. Join us and you'll become part of
the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members
share some winning characteristics.
We are
an equal opportunities employer.
About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts:
style="line-height: normal;">As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel
brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel
since the 1940s, and we are passionate about sharing our renowned international
know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great
pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand, and to
be part of the brand, you will have a thirst for travel, a passion for culture,
and an appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for
those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace
a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most
international luxury hotel brand.
Our mission
is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences
and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants
and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming
different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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what they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative
environment.
