4. Purchasing Requirements
► Process
❖ Determine items required for operations in
conjunction with relevant personnel
❖ Assess the quality and suitability of stock on hand
❖ Avoid wastage and unnecessary ordering by using
appropriate ordering stock
❖ Forecast how much of each item you need to order
❖ Determine any price limitations for the purchasing
❖ Develop purchase lists and priorities the purchases
5. Goods to Order
Types of goods Types of goods
Food Items Equipment
Alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverage
items
Stationery
Linen and housekeeping supplies Printed material e.g. brochures
Staff uniforms Vouchers and tickets
Paper products Souvenir products
Cleaning materials and chemicals Branded items e.g. travel bags
Utensils Merchandise
Hollowware and flatware Event supplies
Glassware Fuel
Furniture Equipment Parts
12. Butcher’s Test
Use below calculations
Yield’s = Edible weight +Purchased weight x 100
Edible weight = Purchased weight x Yield percentage
Order quantity = Number of services x Weight = Yield percentage