Purchasing Executive

Chedi Hospitality; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Chedi Hospitality is seeking a capable purchases/procurement specialist to support the Engineering Department and other hotel teams in Doha. You will source, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers for technical materials, equipment, and services.

Responsibilities include obtaining quotations, negotiating terms, and processing requisitions and orders with attention to quality and cost control. English fluency and ERP proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with technical understanding.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management experience.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in hotel, resort, FM, or technical environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for the Engineering Department and support other hotel departments as required.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers for technical materials, equipment, spare parts, and services.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on technical specifications, quality, pricing, and commercial requirements.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty conditions, and other commercial terms.
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and timely.

Skills

Engineering background

Negotiation

Supplier-management

English proficiency

MS Office/ERP familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP/procurement systems

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for the Engineering Department and support other hotel departments as required.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers for technical materials, equipment, spare parts, and services.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on technical specifications, quality, pricing, and commercial requirements.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty conditions, and other commercial terms.
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and equipment requirements when required.
• Coordinate closely with the Engineering team to ensure purchased materials and equipment meet the required technical specifications and quality standards.
• Follow up with suppliers on deliveries, installation, warranties, repairs, and technical support.
• Support procurement related to AMCs, repairs, maintenance works, and technical services.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, quotations, supplier records, and supporting documents.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of required materials and services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining required quality and technical standards.Ensure purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with hotel policies, procedures, and approval requirements.

Requirements

• Engineering background is required, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in Purchasing/Procurement, preferably within a hotel, resort, facility management, or technical environment.
• Good knowledge of MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen equipment, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
• Ability to understand technical specifications and coordinate effectively with Engineering teams and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, supplier-management, and communication skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements.