Assistant Manager, Procurement

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual flights home

Discounts at Kerzner properties

Wellness initiatives

Incentive programme

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai, part of Kerzner International, seeks a procurement professional to assist the Manager, Procurement in planning and delivering efficient service. The role emphasizes TCO, policy compliance and professional judgment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with at least four years of procurement experience, strong analytics, ERP/eSourcing/eContract experience, and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum four years of procurement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ERP/eSourcing/eContract experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple variables and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Procurement in planning, organizing and delivering procurement services.
• Perform procurement activities following policies, procedures and regulations.
• Plan, schedule, initiate, monitor and assure quality of procurement and contract activities.
• Demonstrate independent judgment under direction of the Manager, Procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

eSourcing

eContract software

Job description

Atlantis Dubai is part of Kerzner International, and home to two extraordinary resorts: the world-renowned Atlantis, The Palm and the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal. Together, they represent world-class service, bold innovation, and unforgettable experiences brought to life.

With over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities, Atlantis Dubai operates as one team, with many departments and back-of-house functions seamlessly supporting both resorts. Across every role and department, our shared purpose is the same: to create amazing experiences and everlasting memories - not only for our guests, but for our colleagues too.

About the role

You will assist the Manager, Procurement in planning, organizing and managing the company's business goals and objectives in order to deliver efficient, professional service to all stakeholders. To do this will require innovation, a complete understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), process driven with a good financial and logical approach to the procurement function.

This position has the responsibility to perform procurement activities of goods and services following policies & procedures and applicable local, state and federal regulations. Duties include planning, scheduling, initiating, monitoring and quality assurance of all procurement and contract activities. Work requires independent and professional judgment and is performed under the general direction of the Manager, Procurement.

About you

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of four years of experience in procurement. You will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple variables and make sound decisions in a structured environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is essential, while experience with ERP systems, eSourcing and eContract software will be highly regarded.

You will be a self-motivated individual who can work independently and take initiative in managing assigned tasks. Demonstrated experience in drafting, evaluating and executing complex contracts is required, along with a strong understanding of contract compliance and legal obligations. You will have excellent negotiation skills, enabling you to achieve favourable outcomes while building effective supplier relationships. Previous experience procuring operational services, with the ability to develop and manage SLAs, KPIs and performance measures within contractual agreements, will be an advantage.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.