Purchasing Manager

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SO/ Uptown Dubai is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing of quality goods and services while maintaining cost efficiency and brand standards. You will support procurement planning, supplier management, budget control, and operational readiness as part of the pre-opening team.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field, with 5+ years in procurement, preferably in luxury hospitality,

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in luxury hospitality preferred.
• Strong negotiation and cost-control skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations and procurement standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities in line with budgets and standards.
• Source, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Oversee requisitions, quotations, POs, and timely deliveries.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

FutureLog

Job description

Company Description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and highly organized Purchasing Manager to join our team at SO/ Uptown Dubai.

The successful candidate will oversee all purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing of quality goods and services while maintaining cost efficiency, compliance, and brand standards. As a key member of the pre-opening team, the Purchasing Manager will support procurement planning, supplier management, budget control, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Manage all purchasing activities in line with company standards, policies, and approved budgets.
• Source and negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Oversee purchase requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, and timely deliveries.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service standards.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability.
• Maintain supplier contracts, records, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure supplier due diligence, including trade licenses, VAT documentation, and banking verification.
• Promote competitive local sourcing and responsible procurement practices.

Cost Control & Inventory

• Monitor purchasing expenditures and commitments against approved budgets.
• Prepare procurement forecasts, cost comparisons, and expenditure reports.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Stores, and operational departments to ensure quality, availability, and inventory efficiency.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies, outstanding orders, and supplier-related issues.

Systems, Compliance & Reporting

• Implement and manage FutureLog purchasing workflows, supplier records, and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, company procurement policies, authorization limits, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and complete audit trails.
• Provide regular procurement and budget reports to the Director of Finance.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate invoice reconciliation with Finance.

Sustainability

• Promote ethical sourcing, sustainable products, and environmentally responsible suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost-control skills.
• Knowledge of FutureLog or similar procurement systems.
• Familiarity with UAE regulations and procurement standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• CIPS or equivalent certification is an advantage.

• Job-Category: Procurement
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time