Purchasing Clerk

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Purchasing Clerk in Dubai. The role involves supporting contract negotiations and purchasing goods, maintaining supplier databases, and ensuring adherence to quality procedures. Successful candidates must possess strong financial knowledge and excellent Excel skills, preferably with experience in the hotel sector. This position promises a dynamic work environment dedicated to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets.
• Experience within the hotel/leisure sector is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a similar purchasing role is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support the negotiation of contracts and purchasing.
• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements.
• Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers.
• Prepare month-end accounts reports in an accurate manner.

Skills

Strong financial knowledge

Computer literate with good MS Excel skills

Good time management and organisation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline

Job description

What are we looking for

A Purchasing Clerk serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets
• Computer literate with good MS Excel skills
• Good time management and organisation skills

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience within the hotel/leisure sector
• Previous experience in a similar purchasing role
• Relevant degree in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline from an academic institution

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

At Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah a Purchasing Clerk will support the negotiation of contracts purchasing of required goods and record-keeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance.

What will I be doing

As Purchasing Clerk you will support the negotiation of contracts purchasing of required goods and record-keeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased using Group Nominated suppliers where applicable
• Ensure locally Nominated supplier information is kept current
• Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
• Ensure Purchasing Manual is current
• Adhere to quality procedures and standards and oversee purchasing administration such that all Hilton policies and standards are upheld
• Maintain a record of commitments for all budgets and ensure that the relevant senior managers are constantly informed of updates
• Ensure a comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders
• Monitor all areas of purchasing including contracts leases and nominations
• Prepare the month end accounts reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Management