Assistant Purchasing Manager

Hilton; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Assistant Purchasing/Receiving Manager to oversee procurement operations and ensure the smooth flow of goods for the hotel. You will collaborate with the Chef and hotel leadership to align purchases with guest experience goals and hotel standards.

The role emphasizes team leadership, mentoring, and providing professional development opportunities to the purchasing staff, while maintaining quality control and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and inventory management.
• Ability to coordinate with hotel operations and culinary team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement operations: manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels
• Align with internal stakeholders: collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications
• Manage supplier relationships: secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Ensure quality control: review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards
• Lead and develop the team: recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team

Skills

Procurement operations

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As

Job Description

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Purchasing/Receiving Manager, you’re not just overseeing the purchasing process – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee procurement operations: Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels
• Align with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications
• Manage supplier relationships: Secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Ensure quality control: Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards
• Lead and develop the team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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