Mandarin oriental, Milan is looking for a Purchasing Intern to join our Purchasing team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Milan is a stylish and intimate hotel, featuring 104 guestrooms, including 32 beautifully appointed suites. The hotel features a fine-dining restaurant, Seta and a bar-bistro, Mandarin Garden + Bistrot where an eclectic choice of contemporary cuisine and cocktails are offered in chic surroundings. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan is the city's most comprehensive, offering a holistic approach to rejuvenation and relaxation in tranquil, meditative surroundings that feature indoor swimming pool and six private treatment rooms. In addition, the hotel has two versatile function rooms.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan within the Purchasing Department in Milan the Purchasing Intern assists the Purchasing Director and the Assistant Purchasing Manager in the day-to-day purchasing operations and to ensure that all departments in the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner. The Purchasing Intern reports to the Director of Purchasing.

As Purchasing Intern, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for the supervision and day to day operation of the Purchasing operation of the Materials Management Department.
• Responsible for the sourcing and obtaining of specified products required by the various departments of the hotel.
• To actively and continuously source the most appropriate products and to negotiate the best possible price.
• Maintain continuity of supply\
• Be well versed and comply with all legislation affecting the operation, including licensing regulations, health regulations and fire and safety regulations.
• To manage the stores, inventory, and distribution of materials, supplies, parts, components, and tools. To record all transactions and maintain related records.
• To ensure that all goods received have been properly ordered and the correct quantities have been received, together with the correct documentation.
• To perform quality checks on all Cellar store inventories that has been received.
• Analysing any quantity/prices variations and reporting to Purchasing Manager.
• Prepare/Update all records, log books, journals, involving purchasing and receiving standards and procedures.

As Purchasing Intern, we expect from you: 

• Degree / Diploma in Accounting or Hotel Management.
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Good communication skills spoken and written both in Italian & English
• Attention to Detail
• Must work in safe and organised manner
• Self motivated and a self starter

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

• Meals available at our Employee Restaurant
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

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