Oku Andalusia

**Description**:
At **OKU**, we are committed to sourcing the best of local and international talent to cultivate our reputation for excellence, and we are currently looking for a talented and dynamic **Cluster Purchasing Manager** to join our team for our hotels in **Ibiza** and the new opening of **OKU Andalusia,**based in OKU Andalusia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the popular and growing hotel & lifestyle brand at a pivotal phase in its growth. You will be responsible for managing the procurement of acquisitions of goods and services for two hotels in Spain. Your primary mission will be ensuring cost optimization, quality of supplies, and operational efficiency, ensuring that both hotels have everything needed to operate at the highest level within all corporate policies and procedures.

**ABOUT OKU**

‘**OKU**’ is derived from the Japanese spiritual and architectural concept meaning ‘inner space’. OKU Hotels is a boutique collection of soulfully-curated, laidback luxury hotels, created for the modern traveler. Meticulously designed sanctuaries are conceived with barefoot luxury, local connections and slow living at heart.

**OKU Hotels** is headquartered in London, with current properties operating in Ibiza and Kos, and a confirmed pipeline of hotels set to open in Türkiye, Spain and the Maldives. OKU is targeting to own and/or operate a collection of over ten exquisite properties in new and captivating destinations worldwide, over the next five years.

**Location**: La Alcaidesa / Sotogrande - Andalucía

**What are the main responsabilities of your role?**

Supplier Negotiations: Engage in price discussions with suppliers, contractors, and service providers, ensuring alignment with the specifications outlined in purchase, service, or work orders. Follow established hotel protocols for quotations, tenders, and procurement practices.
- Supplier and Product Catalog Management: Develop and maintain a database of authorized suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Include detailed information about products, goods, parts, and services that meet the both hotel's standards and policies.
- Compliance with Purchasing Agreements: Ensure awareness of and compliance with existing national or global procurement agreements applicable to the hotel group.
- Purchase Order Validation: Approve purchase orders after confirming they accurately reflect the requested items and analyzing payment terms and deadlines.
- Asset Acquisition Oversight: Comply with hotel policies regarding orders and subsequent purchases of equipment, furnishings, and other assets considered as capital expenditures.
- Specialized Procurement Guidelines: Follow specific procedures for urgent, minor, or perishable purchases, ensuring compliance with hotel standards.
- Capital Expenditure Budget Coordination: Collaborate with Department Heads to review and adjust equipment specifications for successful completion of the Capital Expenditure Budget.
- Supplier-Manager Meetings: Arrange and participate in meetings between suppliers and managers for significant purchases or projects.
- Market Research: Conduct ongoing market analysis to keep the supplier catalog updated, focusing on cost-effective options offering the best payment terms, pricing, quality, efficiency, and delivery times.
- Policy Adherence: Execute all tasks assigned by direct supervisors and fulfill additional responsibilities inherent to the role.
- Market Inspections: Perform regular inspections of supplier facilities to verify compliance with health and hygiene standards, particularly for food suppliers handling fresh or perishable goods.
- Support for New Properties: Provide assistance to newly integrated hotels within the group to streamline their procurement processes.

**What do we offer to you?**
- Being part of a new and growing international and award-winning brand - named Best New Brand at the Hospitality Design Awards in 2021.
- A luxurious and beautiful working environment, named one of the best new hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller.
- Working with a vibrant and diverse team, who are committed and enthusiastic about their goal.
- We foster our talent and growth opportunities by encouraging initiative, leadership, excellence and new, and promoting professional development in the company.
- A remuneration and benefits package according to your profile.
- Consciously committed to the community, ensuring all members are looked after in a respectful and collaborative way.

**What do we expect from you?**
- Passionate about hospitality and an enthusiastic demeanor, with a desire to represent the OKU philosophy in your professional environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, Logistics or related field.
- Additional training in purchasing, supply chain or finance management is an advantage.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the related position, preferably in Hospitality Industry.
- Profession