Buyer

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent to optimize procurement processes and maintain quality standards. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage to ensure the best products are sourced at competitive prices. Your organizational prowess and strong communication skills will be vital as you manage purchase orders, maintain vendor relationships, and uphold HACCP standards. If you're self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in purchasing/stores environment.
• Strong knowledge of Materials Control and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate food prices and ensure prompt delivery of orders.
• Maintain HACCP standards and conduct surprise audits.
• Supervise day-to-day functions of the Receiving clerk.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of Local Market

Education

Knowledge of Materials Control

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

• Maintaining a good relationship with all departments.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and the Director of Food & Beverage to purchase the highest quality products while constantly searching for the lowest price.
• Work closely with Stores.
• Assist to supervise the day-to-day functions of the Receiving clerk.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before the items are purchased.
• Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with the company’s purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Negotiate food prices, place required daily food orders and ensure prompt delivery.
• Place regular liquor, beer, wine and soft drink orders as required.
• Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization and obtain the authorization from the Director of Finance and General Manager prior to processing these orders.
• Obtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities.
• Assist Accounts Payable in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Place and file all Purchase Orders.
• Handle telephone inquiries.
• Maintain disclaimers, credit applications and vendor information.
• Maintain HACCP standards at all levels – from product sourcing to storage etc.
• Conduct surprise audits in receiving and storage areas to ensure that HACCP standards are being maintained by staff.
• Prepare any reports as requested by management
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the local market is an asset
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to process information and merchandise through computer system
• Ability to move and handle merchandise throughout the Hotel

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Materials Control
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 -3 years experience in purchasing / stores environment