Purchase Specialist

Onyx By Rotana; Manama; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 17,500; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Bahrain is seeking a passionate Purchase Specialist to execute daily purchasing orders and enhance vendor interactions. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, experience in hotels, and excellent English proficiency. A valid Bahraini driving license is required for this full-time position, showcasing a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Hotels is essential.
• Good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Valid Bahraini driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative procedures concerning allocated requests and orders.
• Select best price quotations and ensure quality for all orders.
• Coordinate with buyers on allocated requests and processing.
• Check all approved purchase orders are sent to vendors timely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective Communication

Understanding Hotel Operations

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

International computer purchasing system software

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Purchase Specialist who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Purchasing Specialist you are responsible for executing, completing and ordering all daily allocated and authorized purchase requests and order in line with hotel and storerooms needs, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative procedures concerning allocated requests and orders
• Select best price quotations, ensure best quality for all received orders upon order allocation confirmation
• Query and clarify any concerns regarding received purchase requests data, concerning description, units, quantities and specifications directly with the initiating department
• Coordinate with buyers on all matters concerning allocated requests, best practices to process (quotes) and complete (delivery) within logical time period
• Check and ensure that all approved and authorized purchase orders are timely forwarded (faxed or delivered) to the concerned vendors
• Review and update all personally entered (locked) price quotations, supplier's data and date validity
• Interact with vendors for new products available in the market to serve as possible alternatives for used products, inform concerned and request samples for onward testing purposes and provide proof that product is of same quality, but better price.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

• You should be ideally having a bachelor degree with previous experience in Hotels.
• Command of an international computer purchasing system software & previous Middle East experience are an essential.
• Good command of written and spoken English is a must, knowledge of Arabic language is an added benefit.
• Should have valid Bahraini driving license.

Knowledge & Competencies

• The ideal candidate will be an analytical, pragmatic thinker with the ability to set policies and procedures. You are able to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment and maintain a fair, consistent set of standards. You are proactive and flexible, while possessing following additional competencies:
• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results

Job Type

Full-time