Purchasing Manager

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing activities. This role focuses on ensuring timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing experience, including 3 years in a managerial capacity at a 4- or 5-star hotel. This full-time position offers an opportunity to implement cost-saving initiatives and streamline procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing or procurement, including 3 years in a managerial role at a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Solid understanding of hotel purchasing procedures and cost management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all purchasing activities for the hotel.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and brand standards.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and improve procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Integrity and professionalism

Job description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, organising and controlling all purchasing activities of the hotel to ensure timely procurement of goods and services at the best quality, price and delivery terms. This role ensures compliance with hotel policies, brand standards and ethical sourcing practices while supporting operational efficiency and cost control across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all purchasing and procurement activities for the hotel.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value in terms of quality, price and service.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies, brand standards and approval procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and vendors.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Cost Control and operating departments to support budgetary and operational needs.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders and supplier contracts.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing and traceability of all purchasing transactions.
• Implement cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability, ethical sourcing and local regulatory requirements.
• Prepare purchasing reports, market analysis and supplier performance evaluations.
• Supervise and train purchasing team members to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing or procurement including 23 years in a managerial role preferably in a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel.
• Strong negotiation, communication and vendor management skills.
• Solid understanding of hotel purchasing procedures, inventory control and cost management.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full‑time