Purchase Manager

AccorHotel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel is seeking a Purchase Manager to lead the hotel’s procurement function, source quality materials, and ensure cost efficiency while meeting hotel standards.

You will develop purchasing strategies, manage suppliers, control inventory, and report on expenses and performance to help operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, ensuring timely availability for F&B, housekeeping, engineering and guest services, and preparing regular cost analyses for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Hotel Management, or related field.
• 4–10 years in hotel purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience in vendor management and cost control.
• Knowledge of F&B procurement and hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with hotel requirements and budgets.
• Procure Food & Beverage, housekeeping, engineering items, guest supplies, operating equipment and consumables.
• Ensure timely availability of materials without impacting operations and guest satisfaction.
• Review requisitions and ensure approvals per hotel policies and authorization limits.
• Source quality products from approved suppliers via negotiation and vendor evaluation.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships; monitor performance against SLAs and quality standards.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize stock and minimize carrying costs and waste.
• Monitor procurement expenses and implement cost-saving initiatives to hit budgets.
• Ensure all procurement complies with hotel policies, legal requirements and ethics.
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, vendor performance, and cost analyses.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Cost control

Inventory management

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

The Purchase Manager is responsible for managing the hotel s overall procurement function ensuring timely sourcing of quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with hotel standards. The role oversees vendor management, purchasing strategies, inventory coordination and procurement processes to support smooth hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies aligned with hotel operational requirements and annual budgets
• Manage procurement of Food amp Beverage supplies housekeeping materials engineering items guest supplies operating equipment and general consumables
• Ensure timely availability of materials without affecting hotel operations and guest satisfaction
• Review purchase requisitions and ensure approvals are obtained as per hotel policies and authorization limits
• Source quality products from approved suppliers at competitive prices through effective negotiation and vendor evaluation
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors monitoring their performance against agreed service levels and quality standards
• Manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability while minimizing carrying costs and waste
• Monitor procurement expenses and implement cost-saving initiatives to achieve departmental budget targets
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with hotel policies legal requirements and ethical standards
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities vendor performance and cost analysis for management review

Qualifications

• Saudi NationalBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-10 years of experience in hotel purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Previous experience in a reputed hotel, resort, or hospitality organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel procurement processes, vendor management, and cost control.
• Good understanding of F amp B procurement, quality standards, and market sourcing.