Assistant Purchasing Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel chain as a Purchasing Manager in Yanbu, where you will oversee inventory management and team development. This role is perfect for those with a strong background in hotel purchasing and a passion for mentoring staff. If you are dynamic, skilled in negotiation, and eager to drive results in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and start your hospitality career journey with us.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing management and negotiation.
• Proven skills in people management and team leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate forecasts into material requirement plans and manage inventory.
• Conduct hiring, training, and coaching of team members.
• Ensure effective communication with department heads for service quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Inventory Management

People Management

Coaching

Team Leadership

Job description

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 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 innovations and value in the marketplace.
• Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
• Conduct functions such as interviewing, hiring, orientation, performance appraisal, coaching, counseling, and suspension if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity; consult with Personnel Manager and General Manager as needed.
• 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 improve performance and recognize achievements.
• Educate, train, and motivate staff to achieve hotel goals, ensuring they have the necessary information, tools, and equipment.
• 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 a dynamic blend of business and merchandise management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess the right qualifications, this could be the perfect career path for you.

If you don't meet every requirement but believe you're a great fit, don't hesitate to apply. Start your journey with us today!