Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Application Deadline: 31 July 2024

Department: Finance & Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Reporting To: Director of Finance

Description
The overall scope of this role is to coordinate and manage all operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department. To safeguard the financial integrity and stability of the hotel and minimize any exposure to potential risks. To ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties. To continuously research and find new and alternative products to improve the operation and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for following and understanding all Kempinski Policies & Procedures.
• Responsible for behaving in a professional and harmonious manner and following the Kempinski code of conduct.
• Maintaining a good relationship with business partners.
• Keeping up to date with latest trends and products.
• Work together with the Chef in order to obtain the best products and prices available; reviewing market list and offers daily.
• Ensuring that competitive bidding is taking place and that business is awarded fairly and ethically.
• Responsible for monitoring slow moving and dead stock as well as keeping the stock levels in accordance with operational needs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all deliveries and issues are documented and processed correctly.
• Ensuring that communication is taking place with all departments in regards to matters that would in any way affect the operation.
• Responsible for supervising, training and motivating the Purchasing department staff.
• Responsible for performing any additional duties assigned by the Director of Finance and assisting in other areas of Finance as needed.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years as a hotel Purchasing Manager
• 5+ years in diverse hotel purchasing or stores roles
• Good communication skills
• Should be result & quality driven.
• Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and multiple tasks at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors

About Kempinski
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.
 
 Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
 
 For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
 
 In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.

About Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah - Dubai

Kempinski Hotel and Residences Palm Jumeirah is located on the Palm, one of Dubai's most sought-after areas, a stay here means being immersed in luxury. It offers 244 luxurious suites, villas and penthouses, situated on five sprawling acres of territory. It combines four Food and Beverage outlets and private beach.

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