Purchasing Manager

ACCOR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a diligent procurement specialist to manage purchasing of food and non-food items for hotel operations. You will source suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining HACCP compliance.

Responsibilities include market surveys, maintaining supplier records, coordinating with department heads, and ensuring FIFO storage and optimal stock levels across Rixos properties. On-site role with strong cost-saving focus in UAE.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of market trends and constant information on changes in prices and product availability.
• Familiar with importing procedures, purchasing dispositions and receiving procedures.
• Ability to purchase best quality goods at the best price as directed by management.
• Negotiation with suppliers with involvement of Department Head/ HM/ GM when necessary.
• Keep filing with supplier price, quantity, etc., updated.
• Request and obtain at least 3 quotations for each purchase request.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef or other Department Heads regarding quality and quantity.
• Ensure FIFO storage and proper space for delivered goods.
• Regular market visits to assess shortages, price changes and seasonal situations.
• Maintain market awareness and inform management of market happenings.

Responsibilities

• Purchase of food and non-food items for hotel operations.
• Engage suppliers and obtain quotations, ensuring best value.
• Coordinate with Department Heads for quality and quantity requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier records and ensure proper filing.
• Monitor market prices and shortages; perform regular market surveys.
• Ensure timely delivery and FIFO storage for received goods.

Job description

To purchase all food and non-food items for the operational needs

Knows the market and seeks constant information about changes prices products available etc

Knows all importing procedures purchasing dispositions and receiving procedures

Has to purchase the best quality of goods available according to the management at the best price possible

If necessary he she involves the relevant Department Head or the HM or GM into negotiations with suppliers

Compares quality and prices permanently between the suppliers

Maintains regular contact with his her colleagues of other Rixos properties in the area for information exchange

Keeping of the filing cabinet with all information such as supplier price quantity etc constantly up-dated

Places only orders where a duly signed purchase request from the General Manager exists

Is responsible to get at least 3 quotations on each purchase request

Takes advice from the Executive Chef or other Department Heads in regard of quality and quantity

Samples of goods he she has to pass to the involved departments

Works close together with the store keeper and ensures store space of delivered goods and dispositions of goods FIFO systems to adhere

Goes personally to the markets to be aware of shortages recent price changes and seasonal situations Market survey Keeps the management constantly informed about all happenings in the market concerning the business

Is personally responsible that needed goods are delivered in time

Is not allowed to take any commissions personal advantages or gifts offered by any supplier

Submits ideas alternatives and new products to the management according to the company policy

Well awareness of Fire Life Health amp Safety policies procedures and regulations as they are related to materials management And thorough with HACCP compliances