Strategic Hospitality Procurement Lead

The First Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality in the UAE is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee daily purchasing across F&B, Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other hotel departments. You will source suppliers, obtain quotations, issue PRs/POs, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and ensure timely procurement aligned with approved procedures.

Requirements include a bachelor’s or diploma in supply chain, 2–5 years’ purchasing experience, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/Tally), Excel, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and supply-chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing requirements across F&B, Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other hotel departments.
• Obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, negotiate with suppliers, and recommend suitable options.
• Process PRs, POs/LPOs in line with approved procedures.
• Source competitive and reliable suppliers while maintaining approved supplier relationships.
• Ensure timely procurement with the required quality, specifications, quantities, and pricing.
• Coordinate with Stores, Finance, and operational departments to fulfil requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, deliveries, pricing, and service quality.
• Maintain accurate supplier, quotation, contract, and purchasing records.
• Support contract renewals and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve supplier or delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and approval procedures.
• Prepare purchasing reports and provide procurement support to management.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Tally

Job description

The First Group Hospitality in the UAE is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee daily purchasing across F&B, Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other hotel departments. You will source suppliers, obtain quotations, issue PRs/POs, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and ensure timely procurement aligned with approved procedures.

Requirements include a bachelor’s or diploma in supply chain, 2–5 years’ purchasing experience, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/Tally), Excel, and