Summary
Accor is hiring a Purchasing Manager for Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal in Turaif, Saudi Arabia. The role purchases food and non-food items, compares suppliers and prices, gathers at least three quotations for each purchase request, and ensures goods are delivered on time. The manager also maintains purchasing records, conducts market surveys, and coordinates with department heads and the storekeeper on quality, quantities, and storage. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least five years of purchasing or procurement experience, and at least three years in a five-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
The posting
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Company Description
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
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Job Description
- Knows the market and seeks constant information about changes (prices, products available, etc.)
- Knows all importing procedures, purchasing dispositions and receiving procedures.
- To purchase all food and non-food items for the operational needs.
- Has to purchase the best quality of goods available (according to the management) at the best price possible. If necessary he/she involves the relevant Department Head or the GM into negotiations with suppliers.
- Compares quality and prices permanently between the suppliers.
- Maintains regular contact with his/her colleagues of other Rixos properties in the area for information exchange.
- Keeping of the filing cabinet with all information such as supplier, price, quantity, etc. constantly up-dated.
- Places only orders where a duly signed purchase request from the General Manager exists.
- Is responsible to get at least 3 quotations on each purchase request.
- Takes advice from the Executive Chef or other Department Heads in regard of quality and quantity.
- Samples of goods he/she has to pass to the involved departments.
- Works close together with the store keeper and ensures store space of delivered goods and dispositions of goods (FIFO systems to adhere).
- Goes personally to the markets to be aware of shortages, recent price changes and seasonal situations. (Market survey)
- Keeps the management constantly informed about all happenings in the market concerning the business?
- Is personally responsible that needed goods are delivered in time.
- Is not allowed to take any commissions, personal advantages or gifts offered by any supplier.
- Submits ideas, alternatives and new products to the management according to the company policy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
Additional Information
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