Buyer - Saudi Talent

Rotana Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement processes and ensure timely orders. The ideal candidate has a degree and experience in purchasing, ideally within a hotel environment. Key responsibilities include negotiating prices, managing purchase orders, and maintaining vendor relations. Strong English communication skills and computer literacy are essential. This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree with previous experience in stores, purchasing, and receiving.
• Previous experience preferably within a hotel environment.
• Good Command of English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure all daily allocated and authorized purchase requests.
• Check system daily and complete administrative procedures.
• Negotiate best price quotations and manage delivery schedules.
• Ensure timely forwarding of approved purchase orders.

Skills

Good Command of English

Computer Literacy

Understanding Hotel Operations

Effective Communication

Planning for Business

Supervising People

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Opera

Micros

FBM

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Materials professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Buyer you are responsible for procuring according to set procedures all daily system allocated and authorized purchase requests whether storeroom or direct items to the best interest of the property, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Check the system daily and complete all administrative procedures concerning allocated received requests and orders
• Check queries and request clarifications or any concerns regarding received purchase requests data, description, units, quantities and specifications
• Request and negotiate best price quotations, ensuring best quality for all received orders and forward same for approval, while ensuring the best delivery schedule
• Handle timely the daily market list, allocating orders, checking new items included for price and availability, ensuring approvals for onward vendor order confirmation
• Check and ensure that all approved and authorized purchase orders are timely forwarded (faxed or delivered) to the concerned vendors
• Verify and follow up on all pending orders (approved and under approval) through system reports and / or by reporting any concerns
• Investigate and clarify price, quantity and quality discrepancies with the approved order being reported upon delivery by the vendors
• Review and update all personally entered (locked) price quotations, quote validity and supplier’s data in the system

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a degree with previous experiences in stores, purchasing and receiving, preferable within a hotel environment. Good Command of English communication skills and computer literacy are essential, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM an asset.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be an analytical, pragmatic thinker with the ability to process information and merchandise through computer systems. You are able to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment and maintain a fair, consistent set of standards. You are proactive and flexible, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results