Experience

The London EDITION

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Approved daily beverage orders for wine and spirits cellars in Birchstreet Purchasing system. Supervised Goods Receivers, ensuring streamlined delivery logging and proper departmental distribution. Managed a Purchasing Credit Card with a £30,000 limit, meticulously tracking and archiving receipts, and obtaining appropriate Head of Department signatures. Oversaw monthly stocktake procedures, conducting variance analyses, addressing discrepancies, and actively participating in critique meetings to enhance accuracy. Reviewed, verified, and authorized Food & Beverage invoices up to £1000 using Peoplesoft Accounting Software. Conducted monthly par level spot checks, maintaining optimal inventory levels across all areas. Established robust supplier relations, verifying and updating product pricing for accuracy. Show less



The Hurlingham Club

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food & Beverage Purchaser & Cost Controller

  • Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

  - Managed food orders through Procure Wizard system on behalf of Chefs, ensuring accurate inventory replenishment - Supervised Goods Receivers, addressing delivery queries promptly to maintain smooth operations - Oversaw F&B Purchase Ledger, processing deliveries, invoices, and credits for accurate records - Conducted weekly outlet stock checks, identifying and addressing discrepancies to uphold inventory accuracy - Assisted external stock takers in monthly stocktake activities, contributing to seamless auditing processes Show less



One Aldwych

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Assistant

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  - Oversaw goods entry into the Hotel, ensuring accurate recording and inventory management - Managed data entry of Invoices, Delivery Notes, and Quotes into Adaco Purchasing Software - Communicated with Suppliers to address partial deliveries or missing items, ensuring seamless order fulfilment - Generated Purchase Orders and Requisitions, transmitting orders to Suppliers for timely procurement - Contributed to monthly Stock take, aiding in maintaining accurate inventory records - Collaborated with Purchasing Manager & Chefs, assisting in sourcing new products from Suppliers Show less