Assistant Purchasing Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to lead inventory management and optimize supply chains. This role blends business acumen with merchandise expertise, offering a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will manage daily activities, negotiate contracts, and develop reliable sources of supply while fostering teamwork and quality service. If you have a passion for purchasing management and a drive to excel, this could be the perfect career path for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing management and inventory control.
• Strong negotiation and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate forecasts into material requirement plans and manage inventory.
• Educate and motivate team members to achieve hotel goals.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Certification in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Translate operating forecasts into material requirement plans, determining standard stock and reorder levels in collaboration with Department Heads and Management.
• Participate in negotiations for service contracts.
• Identify and develop reliable sources of supply.
• Organize adequate storage for all perpetual inventory items.
• Establish and maintain record-keeping and issuance procedures as outlined in the Materials Manager’s Manual.
• Protect inventories from waste, spoilage, and theft; minimize store value to the lowest practical level.
• Stay informed about market innovations and value.
• Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
• Conduct functions such as interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance appraisal, coaching, counseling, and suspension if necessary, in coordination with the Personnel Manager and General Manager.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

People Management

• Manage daily activities, plan and assign work, and set performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to manage conflicts, improve performance, and recognize achievements.
• Educate, train, and motivate teams to achieve hotel goals. Ensure staff has the necessary information, market data, tools, and equipment to perform their duties effectively. Guide hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads.

A career in purchasing management offers an excellent opportunity to blend business acumen with merchandise expertise. If you possess the stamina for a dynamic, fast-paced environment and meet the qualifications, purchasing management could be the right career path for you.