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

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company based in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee supplier negotiations and procurement activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED along with at least 2 years of experience in purchasing. This role focuses on managing supplier relations and ensuring efficient procurement processes, contributing to cost savings and service quality.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Experience managing supplier relations and procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for purchase requisitions.
• Authorize procurement orders and manage inventory.
• Prepare and submit cost-saving reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Business Administration or related

Job description

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 uptodate information regarding store inventory.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

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

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience

Manager