Assistant Purchasing Manager

AccorHotels Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Purchasing & Operations professional to supervise the purchasing staff and manage procurement workflows efficiently. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with departments. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, sourcing quality products, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure compliance with hotel standards. The role demands strong organizational skills and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience with at least 1 year at supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Purchasing staff.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and F&B Director.
• Obtain competitive price quotations and generate purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma education

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow's hospitality. To join our Group, please visithttps://careers.accor.com/

Job Description

Purchasing & Operations

• Supervises, trains, and motivates Purchasing staff while ensuring proper completion and approval of all purchase order requests.
• Works closely with the Executive Chef and F&B Director to purchase high-quality products at the lowest prices and ensure prompt delivery.
• Obtains competitive price quotations and generates purchase orders with required authorization, while providing monthly purchasing summaries to the Financial Controller.
• Coordinates inventories, capital project purchases, and performs supplier premise checks and surprise audits to ensure HACCP compliance.
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships to secure reliable and timely delivery.
• Supports daily purchasing operations by sourcing quality products and services that meet Novotel standards, and maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Coordinates with all departments to understand their needs and ensure smooth procurement workflows.

Team Management

• Manages team functions including interviewing, selecting, developing team members, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining training programs.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensures safety, quality, sustainability, and compliance by supporting Accor ALEART procedures, monitoring departmental quality performance, and participating in crisis management requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within the hospitality industry, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining cost-control awareness
• Diploma education
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience with at least 1 year at a supervisory level
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with good command of English to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to supporting smooth and efficient hotel operations.
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team