Procurement/ Cost Controller

We are looking for a reliable Procurement / Cost Controller for our Hotel in Mombasa Her/His key duties will include supplier negotiation, managing inventory levels, raising purchase orders, ensuring quality compliance, and cost control to meet budgetary goals , in additional to managing, monitoring, and optimizing the Hotel's financial performance by controlling expenditures, analyzing budget variances, conducting inventory audits, implementing cost-saving strategies, ensuring operational efficiency, implementing internal controls. and providing strategic financial advice to management. Responsibilities Managing the entire purchasing cycle, sourcing high-quality goods at the best prices to ensure operational efficiency. Budgeting and Forecasting : Establishing cost baselines, preparing monthly/annual budgets, and forecasting future expenditures. Cost Analysis and Reporting : Monitoring daily/monthly expenses, analyzing variances between actual costs and budgeted costs, and providing actionable reports to management. Inventory and Asset Management : Conducting regular inventory audits to minimize waste, theft, and misuse, particularly in food and beverage or manufacturing sectors. Procurement and Supplier Control : Verifying supplier invoices, managing procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness, and monitoring stock movement. Waste Minimization and Process Improvement : Developing strategies to reduce waste, optimizing operational workflows, and ensuring adherence to cost-saving procedures. Compliance and Pricing Support : Ensuring compliance with financial policies, updating menu or product costing, and supporting pricing decisions to maintain margins. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement & Supply Management or Business Administration. Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement / Store / Cost Controller in a 3 star or above. Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting software and Excel. Competencies: Detail-oriented, strong leadership skills, and ability to work under pressure, outstanding integrity, confidentiality, discipline and punctuality. Tags Transportation, logistics, driving Restaurant, hospitality, travel Mid-level Kenya

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