Summary
Hilton is hiring a Director of Purchasing for Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail in Doha, Qatar. The role oversees purchasing and inventory of general merchandise and coordinates purchases with the Chef and hotel management. Responsibilities include managing suppliers, securing competitive pricing, placing orders, checking deliveries against quality standards, and leading the purchasing team. The role also includes recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating team members.
The posting
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Director of Purchasing, you’re not just overseeing the purchasing process – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Oversee procurement operations: Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels
- Align with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications
- Manage supplier relationships: Secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Ensure quality control: Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards
- Lead and develop the team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team
Qualifications
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.