Purchasing Manager

Vintage Grand Hotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai seeks a Purchasing Manager to optimize procurement processes and manage the purchasing team. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, experience in vendor management, and a background in the hotel industry. This full-time position offers the opportunity to develop and implement effective purchasing strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Outgoing, people-friendly personality with quick thinking.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Manage the purchasing team and provide training and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Procurement strategies

Vendor management

Job description

The Group Vintage has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to convert the Vintage Grand Hotel to a dual-branded Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments in Dubai Production City – a fast-growing business hub in the city. The property will be conveniently located just 30 minutes away from Al Maktoum Airport and Dubai International Airport, with excellent connections to every part of the city. This is set to be the largest Marriott Executive Apartments in UAE, which will bring exceptional, new F&B experiences to this location which is rapidly emerging as the heart of the New Dubai corridor, catering to both our guests and the surrounding vibrant communities.

The opening of Marriott Hotel Production City, Dubai is anticipated to mark the fifth hotel under the Marriott Hotel’s brand in Dubai. The hotel will exemplify the brand’s continued evolution and feature contemporary and intuitive spaces. Projected to open in Q4 2025, the 365 room hotel, will feature a number of dining outlets, the brand’s signature M Club lounge, a pool, fitness center and tennis court.

Marriott Executive Apartments continues to cater to the rapidly growing demand for extended stay accommodations in the UAE. Marriott Executive Apartments Production City, Dubai is anticipated to offer 420 apartments that provide home comforts for both business and leisure travelers.

We are looking for a natural self-starter who demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities, can focus on and execute key deliverables with a keen eye for detail.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Manage the purchasing team and provide training and guidance.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts and terms.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the procurement process.
• Monitor vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications.
• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased.
• Ensures that all orders receiving dates are updated by the buyers according to the suppliers promised delivery dates.
• Ensures that all authorized or approved purchase orders are sent to their respective suppliers/vendors for delivery purposes on a daily basis.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the Purchasing Department in all aspects.
• Research and identify new products and services for the hotel in the market.
• Obtains written approval for established Minimum / Maximum stock levels by the Director of Finance and General Manager.

Job Requirements

• An outgoing, people-friendly personality with an ability to think ‘on their feet’ is a must.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies and supply chain management.
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for dealing with suppliers.

Key Expectations

• Relevant 5 * Hotel experience in the same/ similar role is a MUST.
• Develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and ethical sourcing standards.

Job Type: Full-time