Purchasing Agent Retail

About Belmond

Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as Splendido in Portofino, and gateways to natural wonders such as Hotel das Cataratas beside Brazil’s Iguassu Falls. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property has a distinctive story, personality, and identity, with a personalized team to match.

About the Role

Your Moment Awaits…. Belmond is hiring a Purchasing Agent Retail to reinforce the purchasing activities of our retail shops within the Southern Europe Region which includes Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Work Location will be primarily our Fiesole Area Office.

The role will report to the Area Director of Purchasing.

Primary Responsibilities:

Interaction with the purchasing manager:

·         Make sure that all requirements are in place to start the business relationship such as supplier data and commission, definition between purchased or consignment, payment method, definition of items and quantity to be ordered, purchase price.

·         Creation of the Order Form and sending it to the supplier.

·         Creation of the sales item in conjunction with the order form.

·         Entry of the sales price to be defined by the Retail Manager.

·         Creation of the label with the sales price to be able to display the goods.

Logistics management of incoming goods, with data entry activities:

·         From suppliers to boutiques/warehouses

·         Among the Boutiques

·         Returns to suppliers

·         Support to Boutique Agents

Reporting activities:

·         Stocks

·         Revenue: daily data entry activity

·         Handling (monitoring stock-outs, sell through, best sellers, slow sellers)

·         Inventories

·         End-of-month consumption and Revenue Sales report to be sent to suppliers

Other:

·         Upgrade of Point Of Sales systems of boutiques and SPAs with the involvement and support of the IT department to reduce the work of manual data entry

Requirements

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Accuracy of Data Entry

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Detail oriented and highly organized

· Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks

· Previous experience in a similar role is desirale

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Good analytical and reasoning skills

· Ability to think clearly under pressure

· Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

· Ability to work effectively and relate well with senior management, colleagues and subordinates

· English language essential

Benefits

At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

·         Permanent labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo III Livello.

·         Complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations

·         Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

This is your moment. Apply today