Purchasing Assistant

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Dubai to support the procurement team in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. You will source and purchase food, beverages, and supplies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining accurate records and compliance.

In this role you will collaborate with kitchen, operations, and finance teams to meet quality standards and company requirements, contributing to a smooth, guest-centric operation at Hilton.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience in the hospitality/F&B industry or Engineering Department.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase food, beverages, and hospitality supplies.
• Identify and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices.
• Compare quotations and evaluate suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation related to Food Safety.
• Coordinate with the kitchen, operations, and finance teams.
• Ensure purchased items meet quality standards and company requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

MS Office

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Purchasing Assistant, you’re not just supporting the Manager in overseeing procurement operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Source and purchase food, beverages, and hospitality supplies
• Identify and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices
• Compare quotations and evaluate suppliers
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely deliveries
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation related to Food Safety
• Coordinate with the kitchen, operations, and finance teams
• Ensure purchased items meet quality standards and company requirements

What we are looking for:

• Previous purchasing experience in the hospitality/F&B industry/Engineering Department
• Good knowledge of local suppliers and market prices
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office and purchasing systems
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.