Storekeeper - Purchasing

**General Information**:

- Country/Region- Netherlands- Province/City- Amsterdam- Location- Rosewood Amsterdam- Department- Finance- Job Type- Fixed Term Contract**A Day in the Life**

As a Storekeeper at Rosewood Amsterdam, your day begins by receiving and inspecting deliveries, ensuring all goods meet the hotel’s high-quality standards. You’ll carefully match delivery slips with purchase orders, maintain accurate inventory records, and oversee the organization of storerooms, freezers, and fridges to ensure proper storage. Collaborating with suppliers and operational departments, you’ll coordinate timely deliveries and manage stock levels efficiently. From monitoring expiration dates to conducting inventory audits, your meticulous attention to detail will play a vital role in supporting the seamless operation of our luxury hotel. At the end of the day, you’ll take pride in knowing your work contributes to the exceptional guest experiences that define Rosewood.

**Job Summary**

The Storekeeper is a key member of the Purchasing Team, responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, and distributing goods. This role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting the hotel’s operational needs while adhering to Rosewood’s exceptional standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Receiving and Inspection**:

- Manage all receiving operations, including inspecting goods to ensure quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders.
- Match delivery slips with purchase orders, perform quality control checks, and deliver goods to the storeroom or requesting department.
- Forward invoices to Accounts Payable after verifying quantities and prices against purchase orders.

**Inventory Management**:

- Ensure the accuracy of inventory records through regular audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
- Monitor and control inventory levels to prevent overstock or stockouts, adhering to the First In, First Out system.
- Conduct monthly stock-taking activities and assist the Finance Team as required.

**Storage and Distribution**:

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of storerooms, cold rooms, freezers, and fridges, ensuring proper storage conditions and monitoring temperatures.
- Issue goods and supplies while avoiding spoilage by monitoring expiration dates.
- Ensure store security measures are followed, granting access only to authorized personnel.

**Supplier Coordination**:

- Work closely with suppliers and vendors to schedule deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and address quality or timeliness issues.
- Analyze procurement and inventory costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.

**Collaboration and Communication**:

- Coordinate with operational departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and supplies.
- Respond to guest queries within 24-48 hours, providing clear communication about delays if needed.
- Assist with audit requirements and requests as needed.

**Skills & Qualifications**

**Experience**:

- Familiarity with hotel internal control systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of Birchstreet, Opera, and SunSystems is preferred.
- Previous experience in an international-class hotel is an advantage.
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in accounting or purchasing.

**Skills**:

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with coworkers and vendors.
- Strong organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Resourceful and adaptable with a guest-oriented mindset.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Must be able to exert physical effort, including transporting heavy items, standing for extended periods, and performing various physical movements throughout the work areas.

**Why Rosewood Amsterdam?**

As a Storekeeper, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of our luxury hotel. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, refine your inventory management skills, and contribute to the exceptional guest experiences that define Rosewood Amsterdam. Join us in a dynamic, collaborative environment where excellence is the standard.

**Social Impact**

At Rosewood Amsterdam, we are committed to making a positive impact within our hotel and the wider community. Through our "Rosewood Impacts" program, we engage in social responsibility initiatives that focus on the well-being of our associates, the environment, and the local community. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a family that values respect, collaboration, and giving back.

**Legal Requirements**

Applicants must have EU citizenship or a valid work permit for the Netherlands. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor a visa for this position.

**About Us**:

- Rosewood Amsterdam is poised to welcome guests in Q1 2025, marking Rosewood’s first venture into the Netherlands. Nestled in the iconic Palace of Justice along the serene Prinsengracht in Amsterd