Purchasing Manager

Hyatt Place Al Ula; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing activities for Hyatt Place Al Ula. This role involves negotiating with vendors, maintaining inventory control, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies. Candidates must have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in a related field. The position offers career growth opportunities and benefits including complimentary nights at Hyatt properties.

Benefits

Long term career growth opportunities

12 complimentary nights in Hyatt properties

Colleague rates and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Proficiency with purchasing and inventory software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for the hotel.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt’s purchasing policies and brand standards.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing and quality.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and inventory levels.
• Supervise and train team members responsible for inventory management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

BirchStreet or similar platforms

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla.

Hyatt Place AlUla represents a significant milestone in Hyatt’s expansion across the region and will feature 214 guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, swimming pool and a fitness center appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Your Role

As the Purchasing Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the hotel by ensuring all goods and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with Hyatt standards. You will oversee vendor relationships, maintain inventory control, and support the financial health of the property through smart purchasing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for the hotel, including sourcing, ordering, and receiving supplies, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt’s purchasing policies, brand standards, and sustainability practices.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing and quality while maintaining strong supplier partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and inventory levels within the property’s procurement systems.
• Work closely with department heads to forecast and plan purchasing needs, ensuring timely availability of required materials.
• Supervise and train team members responsible for receiving, storage, and inventory management.
• Conduct regular audits of storerooms, stock rotation, and waste minimization processes.
• Collaborate with the Finance team on budget planning, cost control, and month-end reporting.
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.Ensure compliance with local regulations and Hyatt’s internal controls for purchasing and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with purchasing and inventory software systems (experience with BirchStreet or similar platforms preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

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And we offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Long term career growth opportunities
• A motivated and connected team
• 12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts
• And a company that truly cares

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