Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our dedicated Purchasing team. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about supporting our hotel’s operations and contributing to exceptional guest experiences.

The Hotel

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a luxury five-star hotel located beside Marlin Marina and Trinity Inlet in the heart of Cairns. With 255 guest rooms, 18 function venues and extensive food and beverage facilities, the hotel is part of a leading international company with more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. 

The Role
As a Procurement Officer, you will oversee all procurement activities for the hotel, ensuring that goods and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with operational needs. You will play a key role in maintaining quality, controlling costs, and supporting the smooth day-to-day functioning of the property.

At Shangri-La, The Marina, Cairns, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Manager to join our Finance department. 

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of receiving, dispatching and accounting for goods within the hotel

• Work alongside a small team in the purchasing department ensuring purchasing functions are completed in an accurate manner. 

• Process documentation including approval of purchase orders, organising and confirming delivery of goods and Services

• Review existing tenders and ensure all vendors and supplier product and pricing reviews and completed in line with Shangri-La standards

• Maintain and check quality of stock levels to ensure inventory is maintained at the desired quantity and standard

• Resolve supplier and customer service issues including managing negotiations and complaints

• Effective interdepartmental collaboration to ensure deliveries are coordinated.

• Direct and manage importations, customs duty and clearance

• Manages market list, general & engineering supplies tenders management to ensure due diligences are met

• Prepares weekly and monthly procurement reports in line with Shangri-la Procurement standards

• Perform risk assessment on potential suppliers

• Promotes a culture of long-term saving on procurement cost.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

• Experience in CHECK SCM/CPM is a plus.

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

• Management and leadership skills.

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Valid forklift license (desirable) 

What’s in it for you:

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a great hourly rate, excellent staff facilities and benefits and the career opportunities are endless, as per below:

• Excellent staff benefits; Car parking, dry cleaning allowance, generous Accommodation benefits and F&B discounts across the group

• Duty meals provided in fully staffed and maintained staff canteen.

• Five-star hotel in CBD location on the Cairns waterfront.

• Shangri-La Academy offering lifelong development programs.

• Other Staff discounts, offers and more!

If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and have the required skills and experience, please submit your expression of interest via your resume and corresponding cover letter.