Purchasing Manager (Saudi National)

SLS; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS The Red Sea is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead hotel procurement, supplier onboarding, and strategic sourcing. You will partner with Finance and operations to ensure quality, cost control, and timely availability of goods across the property.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and guiding a procurement team in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment. Strong English skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong supplier sourcing and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience in vendor management and cost control.
• Good financial understanding with budgets and procurement costs.
• Strong English communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage purchasing and procurement activities.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with budgets and objectives.
• Forecast needs with department heads for timely availability.
• Source, evaluate and onboard suppliers meeting standards.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Manage purchase orders, quotations and vendor documentation.
• Maintain inventory levels based on forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local regulations.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Lead and develop the Purchasing team and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cost control

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

FutureLog

Adaco

Job description

Job Description

At SLS The Red Sea exceptional guest experiences begin long before arrival with the right products partners and decisions behind the scenes As a strong Purchasing Manager strong you will lead the hotel s procurement activities ensuring every purchase meets our standards of quality value and operational excellence Working closely with Finance and operational departments you will manage supplier relationships negotiate contracts oversee purchasing activities and develop sourcing strategies that support the hotel s needs while maintaining strong cost control and procurement standards

• Lead and manage the hotel s purchasing and procurement activities in line with operational requirements and budget
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support the hotel s operational and financial objectives
• Work closely with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and ensure timely availability of goods and supplies
• Source evaluate and onboard reliable suppliers that meet SLS quality and service standards
• Negotiate pricing contracts payment terms and commercial agreements with suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance across quality pricing delivery reliability and compliance
• Review and manage purchase orders contracts quotations and vendor documentation
• Monitor procurement spending and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality
• Maintain appropriate inventory and purchasing levels based on operational requirements and business forecasts
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies internal controls and local regulations
• Identify and manage supply chain risks including shortages delays and supplier performance issues
• Support sustainable and responsible sourcing initiatives wherever possible
• Lead support and develop the Purchasing team while maintaining effective collaboration across departments
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers Finance and operational teams to ensure smooth procurement processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferable within luxury hospitality with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing contract negotiation vendor management and cost control
• Good understanding of hotel purchasing inventory management and procurement processes
• Experience with procurement systems such as FutureLog Adaco or similar platforms
• Strong analytical negotiation and commercial skills
• Good financial understanding with the ability to manage budgets and analyze procurement costs
• Strong English communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment