Purchasing Manager

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Purchasing professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Purchasing Manager you are responsible for all the purchasing functions, storing and issuing of all stored food, beverage, general, engineering and operating equipment, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Manage all administrative functions of the Purchasing Department, inclusive of staffing, training and fulfillment of other related duties
•Maintain logical storeroom inventory levels operationally needed
•Oversee overall hygiene, fire and safety, proper storing arrangement, cleanliness of storerooms and freezers according to corporate, local and international Standards
•Inform management and department heads on pending items, new procedures, system difficulties and other related matters
•Obtain written approval for established stock levels by the Financial Controller and General Manager
•Issue regularly slow moving item lists
•Ensure validity of items are available, force issue obsolete items and follow up on action taken for disposal
•Verify that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Rotana Policy and Procedure requirements.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should be having ideally a bachelor degree with a minimum of two years experiences in a similar position within a multi national group. Command of an international computer purchasing system software & previous Middle East experience are an essential. Good command of written and spoken English is a must; knowledge of Arabic language is an added benefit.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be an analytical, pragmatic thinker with the ability to set policies and procedures. You are able to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment and maintain a fair, consistent set of standards. You are proactive and flexible, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding the Business

 Influencing Outcomes

 Planning for Business

 Team Building

 Valuing Diversity

 Leading People

 Adaptability

 Drive for Results

 Customer Focus

 Managing Operations