Summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor for the Finance team at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard in Riyadh. The role coordinates purchasing activities, processes requisitions and purchase orders, manages supplier follow-ups, and supports inventory control and procurement reporting. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field and 2–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in hospitality. Microsoft Excel and purchasing or ERP systems experience are required.
The posting
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Description
We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor to join our Finance team at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The successful candidate will support the hotel's purchasing operations by coordinating procurement activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely availability of goods and services while complying with IHG standards, internal controls, and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with hotel policies.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitor inventory levels and work closely with Stores and Receiving to maintain adequate stock.
- Review quotations and assist in obtaining competitive pricing while meeting quality standards.
- Verify purchase documentation to ensure accuracy and proper authorization.
- Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve delivery or supplier issues promptly.
- Coordinate with department heads to support operational purchasing requirements.
- Review supplier invoices and coordinate with Finance to resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.
- Ensure compliance with IHG purchasing policies, internal controls, and local statutory requirements.
- Support inventory counts, procurement reporting, and audit activities as required.
- Perform other purchasing-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Business Support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain, preferably within the hospitality industry.
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory control, and supplier management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing or ERP systems; experience with hotel procurement systems is preferred.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.