Procurement Manager (Local) at Crowne Plaza Madinah

InterContinental Hotels Group; Masahili; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop cost-effective procurement strategies and manage vendor relationships. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three years of procurement experience, ensuring compliance with hotel policies. Strong negotiation skills and fluency in English are essential, with Arabic preferred. Offering an opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to operational excellence, this role promises a rewarding career in hospitality.

Qualifications

• A higher education qualification in Hotel Management, Business Administration, or Purchasing.
• 3 years of procurement experience required.
• Fluency in English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Manage day-to-day staffing needs and performance goals for team members.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation skills

Supplier engagement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/Business Administration/Purchasing

Job description

Procurement Manager (Local) at Crowne Plaza Madinah

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

People

• Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to improve team member performance
• Educate and train team members in strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties
• Ensure your team are properly trained on systems, security, service and quality standards
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Preparing procurement reports.

Responsible Business

• Check billing instructions and invoices for compliance with hotel credit policy and ensure all transactions are handled in a secure manner
• Train team members on all purchasing systems
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty

Accountability

This job is the top Procurement job and report to General Manager at a large luxury or resort hotel. Typically supervises Buyer, vender etc. May oversee a team

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/Business Administration/ Purchasing, plus 3 years of procurement experience.
• Must speak fluent English. Arabic preferred.

How do I deliver this?

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all IHG hotels.

Each IHG hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

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