Purchasing Executive

Sunset Hospitality Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality group is seeking a Purchasing Executive to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for screening purchase requisitions, sourcing suppliers, and negotiating contracts to ensure the best purchasing packages. Your organizational and communication skills will be key in coordinating with departments and vendors to ensure timely deliveries and compliance with company policies. If you are passionate about hospitality and have a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading organization in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in hospitality, with at least 2 years in purchasing.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Screen purchase requisitions and ensure proper approvals.
• Assist in sourcing suppliers and negotiating best purchase packages.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Market Awareness

Education

BA in Business Administration

Hotel Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dynamic 365 Finance and Operations

Job description

Founded in 2011, Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a global leader in creating unique experiences through a diverse mix of hospitality concepts. With a presence in 25 countries and a portfolio of more than 87 venues, SHG has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, delivering exceptional experiences and reshaping the hospitality landscape.

We are currently looking for a Purchasing Executive to join our Head Office team:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Screens purchase requisitions, ensuring that they are properly approved and legitimate.
2. Assists in identifying sources of supply through regular market reviews sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
3. Assists in soliciting price quotations based on information contained in the purchase requisition.
4. Handles vendor questions, delivery requirements and product substitution or cancellations.
5. Assists departments in the development of specifications for required products or services
6. Prepares purchase orders, change orders and order cancellations.
7. Coordinate with user departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.
8. Handling and monitoring of claims to vendors for defectives, shortage, missing items.
9. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
10. Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package.
11. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and Sunset Hospitality guidance during supplier negotiations.
12. Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

1. BA degree in Business Administration or Hotel Management Degree from a reputable university
2. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the field of hospitality, and minimum two years in the same position
3. Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills
4. Excellent Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
5. Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus
6. Excellent computer skills, (Microsoft office)
7. Dynamic 365 Finance and Operations is Plus
8. Good business awareness including external markets and competitor positions.
9. Good knowledge of policies and procedures, their development and applications
10. Highly cooperative team spirit
11. Problem-solving skills