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AccorHotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing food and beverage orders, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in a stores environment and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time position with a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a purchasing/stores environment.
• Knowledge of Materials Control is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good relationships with all departments.
• Work with the Executive Chef to purchase quality products.
• Negotiate food prices and ensure prompt delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

College diploma or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 companys 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.
• Obtain quarterly competitive pricing quotes for Food & Beverage items.
• 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

• College diploma or equivalent qualifications
• Knowledge of Materials Control
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL.

Experience

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

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time