Purchasing Manager (Omani Only)

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Salalah; On-site; OMR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts seeks a Purchasing Manager at Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing high-quality goods and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in hospitality procurement, coupled with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing experience in hospitality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you picture yourself as a Purchasing Manager? Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah our goal is to make business travel work. That is where YOU come in. When you work with Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, you are more than simply your job title. Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah looks for energetic, confident, and ambitious; people who achieve in their roles and help our guests succeed. The Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah is set on 45 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and a lengthy stretch of pure sandy beach. The resort's location is suitable for business, meetings, and leisure travel.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing high-quality goods and services at competitive prices, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient inventory control across all hotel departments including F&B, housekeeping, engineering, and administration.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with the hotel’s operational and financial goals.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing, terms, and product quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand purchasing needs and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, legal requirements, and sustainability practices.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, invoices, and delivery documentation.
• Conduct regular market and vendor analysis to optimize procurement performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Control purchasing budgets and forecast future supply needs.
  
  

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing experience in the hospitality or hotel industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety standards is a plus.
  
  

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.

Our branded service style 'Dare to Connect' is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.