Purchase Manager

SOFITEL; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Riyadh is seeking a Purchase Manager to oversee the hotel s procurement function, sourcing quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with luxury hotel standards. The role involves vendor management, inventory coordination, and ensuring smooth hotel operations.

Key responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring performance, and preparing cost analyses for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with hospitality focus preferred.
• 4–10 years experience in hotel purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in a reputed hotel, resort or hospitality organization is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of hotel procurement processes and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with budgets.
• Procure Food & Beverage, housekeeping, engineering, guest supplies and equipment.
• Ensure timely availability of materials without disrupting operations.
• Review requisitions and ensure proper approvals per hotel policies.
• Source quality products from approved suppliers at competitive prices.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost control

Procurement

Hotel procurement

English & Arabic languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Opera system

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&B procurement, quality standards, and market sourcing
• Understanding of Ultra-Luxury guest expectations and brand alignment
• Experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control
• A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with Luxury standards
• Experience is an assetPrior experience working with Opera or a related systemFluency in English and Arabic, additional languages are a plus