Strategic Hospitality Purchaser | F&B & Ops Procurement

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

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company, is seeking a skilled procurement professional to manage daily purchasing across F&B, Rooms, Housekeeping, and Engineering. You will obtain quotations, negotiate terms, and process PRs/POs, while ensuring timely procurement with quality and compliance.

ERP experience and MS Office proficiency are essential. Ideal candidates hold a related degree, 2–5 years in procurement, and knowledge of Incoterms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and supply-chain operations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Tally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, commercial terms, and payment conditions.
• Familiarity with import procedures and Incoterms is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CPP are beneficial.

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

ERP systems knowledge

Excel proficiency

Supplier management

Procurement processes

Contract terms

Incoterms familiarity

Professional certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or related

2–5 years purchasing experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Tally

Job description

The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company, is seeking a skilled procurement professional to manage daily purchasing across F&B, Rooms, Housekeeping, and Engineering. You will obtain quotations, negotiate terms, and process PRs/POs, while ensuring timely procurement with quality and compliance.

ERP experience and MS Office proficiency are essential. Ideal candidates hold a related degree, 2–5 years in procurement, and knowledge of Incoterms