Purchasing Manager

Minor International; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team. The role involves ensuring efficient operations, implementing sustainable purchasing practices, and managing supplier relations. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in hospitality procurement, a relevant bachelor's degree, and excellent negotiation and analytical skills. This full-time position includes remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hospitality or hotel procurement with strong operational insight.
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and cost control in a hospitality context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team providing guidance and mentorship.
• Ensure stock levels are well-managed and storerooms organised.
• Plan and manage budgets focusing on purchasing and cost control.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Lead the procurement team providing guidance and mentorship to ensure efficient operations and professional development.
• Ensure stock levels are wellmanaged and storerooms stay organised and under control.
• Implement and maintain a robust inventory management system utilising technology to optimise stock levels and reduce waste.
• Plan and manage budgets keeping a close and strategic eye on purchasing and cost control.
• Conduct regular market research to stay informed about pricing trends new products and emerging suppliers in the hospitality industry.
• Support F&B projects stepping in to assist across departments when needed especially during absences or peak periods.
• Develop and implement sustainable purchasing practices aligning with the companys environmental and social responsibility goals.
• Collaborate with other departments to make sure procurement aligns with operational needs and guest expectations.
• Participate in menu planning and recipe costing working closely with the culinary team to balance quality and costeffectiveness.
• Handle supplier relations with professionalism ensuring timely deliveries quality standards and bestvalue agreements.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers ensuring favourable terms and conditions for the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards throughout the procurement process.
• Atay on top of admin procedures from order tracking to invoice processing keeping everything compliant and auditready.
• Analyse purchasing data and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3 years) in hospitality or hotel procurement with strong operational insight.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CIPS) is a plus.
• Highly organised detailoriented and possess a clear understanding of purchasing procedures and inventory management systems.
• Excellent team player who communicates effectively across departments and all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to thrive on staying in controleven when things get busyand maintain composure under pressure.
• Bring a proactive solutionsfocused mindset and enjoy keeping things running efficiently behind the scenes.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial principles budgeting and cost control in a hospitality context.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards relevant to the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated ability to implement sustainable purchasing practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to make datadriven decisions.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including occasional evenings and weekends as required by the business needs.

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Fulltime