Buyer / Purchase Assistant (Local Talent) - Six Senses Amaala

InterContinental Hotels Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Buyer / Purchase Assistant. The role requires strong negotiation skills and knowledge of supplier management. Responsibilities include resolving operational issues, verifying purchase orders, and preparing monthly reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma in finance or purchasing and at least one year of relevant experience in luxury hospitality. This position is open only to Saudi nationals as part of the company's commitment to national workforce development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a similar setting.
• Proven results in luxury hotel environments.

Responsibilities

• React to operating problems and offer solutions.
• Select and negotiate with suppliers for the best deals.
• Prepare reports for the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Materials Control (MC)

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma in Finance/Purchasing

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

As Buyer / Purchase Assistant, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Buyer / Purchase Assistant, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• React to all daily operating problems and complaints rose and to offer solutions.
• Ensure verification of authorization of purchase requisition.
• Be responsible for the selection and approval of the best suppliers and negotiate with them to obtain the best deal.
• Ensure the issue and approval of purchase order, record accordingly and issue copy to the store.
• Carry out market survey and provides a report to Purchasing Manager of the latest market statues.
• Prepare monthly and year-end reports for submission to the Purchasing Manager.
• Administration of purchasing department and overlook store operation.
• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Buyer / Purchase Assistant, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent in Finance/Purchasing and Supply and at least 1 year experience in a similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degreefrom a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Technical skills include advanced MS Office,Outlook platformsand Materials Control (MC).
• Fluent in English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Buyer / Purchase Assistant at Six Senses Amaala It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

This position is designated for Saudi nationals only, in compliance with Saudi Labour Law and the Vision 2030 Saudization program. and is part of our company's commitment to supporting the development of the national workforce.