Luxury Hotel Purchasing Specialist

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles Doha / Fairmont Doha invites applications for a Purchasing Buyer to source, negotiate, and procure goods and services essential for hotel operations, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. The role manages supplier relationships, evaluates quotations, and coordinates with internal departments to support procurement needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury hospitality purchasing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, proficiency with ERP systems and

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations ideally in a luxury hospitality setting.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in hospitality procurement is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure products, materials, equipment, and services according to business requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Create and process purchase orders and ensure accurate documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Track deliveries and resolve issues related to quality, pricing, or supply delays.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, company procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and department heads to support purchasing needs.
• Prepare purchasing reports, analyze spending trends, and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Raffles Doha / Fairmont Doha invites applications for a Purchasing Buyer to source, negotiate, and procure goods and services essential for hotel operations, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. The role manages supplier relationships, evaluates quotations, and coordinates with internal departments to support procurement needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury hospitality purchasing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, proficiency with ERP systems and