Purchasing Assistant Trainee - ME Lisbon

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Join our talent community and grow your career with opportunities designed for people eager to develop, like you.

Discover some of the benefits we offer you:

Learning & Internship Pathways: You’ll have a clear plan from day one, with welcome sessions, ongoing follow-up, and feedback to help you acquire new skills and prepare for your professional future.

IDEAL Talent: We identify and develop the top-performing interns to offer them the best career paths within the company. You’ll also have access to new opportunities at Meliá, such as our Graduate Programs designed to shape the future leaders of the company.

Global and Diverse Environment: Enjoy a multicultural atmosphere where every day is a chance to learn, share, and face new challenges.

ME Lisbon is a luxury lifestyle hotel, part of Meliá Hotels International, located in the heart of the city. Renowned for its modern design, vibrant atmosphere, and personalized service, we create unique experiences for both business and leisure travelers.

Mission: As a Purchasing Assistant Trainee, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Purchasing Department, ensuring the efficient management of supplies and materials across the hotel. Through this experience, you will develop practical skills in procurement, stock control, supplier relations, and interdepartmental collaboration, contributing directly to the smooth running of the hotel.

What will you have to do?

• Support the processing and follow-up of requests, ensuring correct distribution of products and supplies to departments.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and storing goods, guaranteeing compliance with quality, quantity, and safety standards.
• Help register, update, and monitor orders and inventories in SAP, ensuring accuracy of information and effective stock control.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in periodic inventories, identifying replenishment needs.
• Collaborate in maintaining and organizing storage areas, respecting HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Support document management within the department, ensuring traceability of products.
• Liaise with suppliers, supporting negotiations and ensuring quality and competitive conditions.
• Assist with stock distribution between departments to ensure timely service.
• Join departmental meetings (Finance and Purchasing), contributing to process alignment and strategic decisions.

What are we looking for?

• Eligible for IEFP internship program.
• Academic background in Management, Hotel Management or similar.
• Interest in Purchasing and motivation to learn within the hotel industry.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.
• Knowledge of MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Fluency in Portuguese and good knowledge of English.
• Proactive, responsible, and eager to develop professionally in a dynamic environment.

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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