Strategic Procurement Lead – Hospitality

The First Group Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality in Dubai seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for multiple hotel departments, negotiate with suppliers, and streamline procurement processes. This role requires strong knowledge of purchasing procedures and ERP systems to optimise costs and ensure timely deliveries.

You will coordinate with finance and store teams, maintain records, and support contract renewals while identifying cost-saving opportunities in a dynamic hospitality environment.

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

Procurement knowledge

Supplier contract terms

Incoterms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Tally

MS Excel

Job description

The First Group Hospitality in Dubai seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for multiple hotel departments, negotiate with suppliers, and streamline procurement processes. This role requires strong knowledge of purchasing procedures and ERP systems to optimise costs and ensure timely deliveries.

You will coordinate with finance and store teams, maintain records, and support contract renewals while identifying cost-saving opportunities in a dynamic hospitality environment.