Mandarin Oriental 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 Palace, Luzern is an iconic Belle Époque landmark, offering a premier luxury experience. The hotel comprises 136 rooms and suites, four restaurants, one bar together with a variety of meeting facilities, a Spa and a fitness room.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern within the Purchasing Department in Luzern, the Purchasing Manager will manage the Purchasing team. The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Finance.

As Purchasing Manager , you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Preparing and analysing proposals and determinating appropriate elections of suppliers based on the company standards and expectations
• Negotiating cost effective purchases for all supplies and services, while meeting all MOHG guidelines and quality specifications
• Examinating and reviewing proposed products and services to determine compliance with departmental specifications or standards, suggest substitute items when beneficial
• Analysing market conditions in relation to recent, current and anticipated purchases
• Reviewing of vendor/contractor history to determine that they are capable of producing the goods and services required
• Reviewing the requests and specifications recommended by department heads to determine whether quality level described is appropriate for intended use and whether specifications are cost effective
• Standardising items in common use to eliminate unnecessary variations/features and lower costs through bulk purchasing
• Analysing trade journals, catalogues, directories and other technical material with respect to market and price conditions
• Initiating and implementing research of new products and technologies to reduce procurement costs and to improve the quality of goods and services purchased
• Conducting monthly/quarterly inventories
• Reviewing stock inventory levels and purchase patterns to maximize inventory value
• Preparing necessary purchasing documents in accordance with procurement requirements
• Checking and approving purchase orders prior to review by Director of Finance and General Manager
• Maintaining library of resource materials
• Preparing/Updating all records, log books, journals, involving purchasing and receiving standards and procedures
• Establishing quality control and receiving standards
• Providing accounting staff with required approved documentation, so that procurement of materials and services may be placed, shipped, and paid in a timely fashion

As Purchasing Manager we expect from you:

• Previous hotel purchasing experience in a luxury hotel is required
• Knowledge of HACCP standard
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software and Computer skills required
• Strong communication organizational skills
• Good negotiation and analytical skills
• Fluent in German and English

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.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• 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.
• Swiss Deluxe Hotels. As a member of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels you and your loved ones get to enjoy stays at many prestigious properties all across Switzerland. From vibrant city hotels to grand hotels deeply rooted in their surroundings, the perfect get-away is only a reservation away.  

Das Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern sucht zur Verstärkung unseres Purchasing-Teams einen Purchasing Manager. 

Sind Sie ein/e Meister/in Ihres Handwerks? Fühlen Sie sich wohl in einem Team, das gemeinsam erfolgreich ist, das Integrität und Respekt zeigt und gleichzeitig verantwortungsvoll handelt? Haben Sie eine ambitionierte, erfolgsorientierte Arbeitsweise? Wir laden Sie ein, Fan of the expectional zu werden. 

Mandarin Oriental ist der preisgekrönte Besitzer und Betreiber einiger der luxuriösesten Hotels, Resorts und Residenzen an den außergewöhnlichsten und schönsten Reisezielen der Welt. Die Hotelgruppe ist dafür bekannt, einige der begehrtesten Destinationen der Welt zu schaffen. Mandarin Oriental bietet legendären Service inspiriert von unseren asiatischen Wurzeln und stellt die Spitze der Luxuswelt dar.