Purchasing Manager

معلومات عن الشركة

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.

وصف الوظيفة

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all purchasing activities of the hotel to ensure timely procurement of goods and services at the best quality, price, and delivery terms. This role ensures compliance with hotel policies, brand standards, and ethical sourcing practices while supporting operational efficiency and cost control across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all purchasing and procurement activities for the hotel.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value in terms of quality, price, and service.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies, brand standards, and approval procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and vendors.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Cost Control, and operating departments to support budgetary and operational needs.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier contracts.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and traceability of all purchasing transactions.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability, ethical sourcing, and local regulatory requirements.
• Prepare purchasing reports, market analysis, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Supervise and train purchasing team members to ensure efficient operations.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement, including 2–3 years in a managerial role, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Solid understanding of hotel purchasing procedures, inventory control, and cost management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.