Cluster Purchasing Manager - Delta Hotels Jumeirah Beach, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed [...]

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager responsible for negotiating with suppliers, managing procurement activities, and ensuring cost-saving measures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of experience in procurement or vendor management. The role involves contract management and supplier relationship building in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in procurement or related field.
• Ability to analyze costs and maintain supplier relations.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers and authorize purchase orders.
• Arrange site visits and obtain necessary quotations.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost-saving reports.

Skills

Procurement purchasing

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Cost-saving analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 year degree in Business Administration or related major

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement purchasing or related professional area.

OR

2 year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 1 year experience in procurement purchasing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations

• Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.
• Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and endusers for obtaining necessary quotations.
• Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain uptodate market and product information.
• Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.
• Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.
• Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers.
• Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.
• Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.

Managing Procurement Activities

• Verifies and authorizes procurement orders.
• Places orders and expedites deliveries.
• Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions.
• Sources alternative products with competitive prices while striving to maintain better or comparable quality standards and services.
• Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance.
• Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program.
• Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.

All employees are expected to uphold Marriott International’s equal opportunity employment commitments and to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to nondiscrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience: Manager