Assistant Purchasing Manager

Role summary

Purchasing and supplier management

• Manage daily purchasing across F&B, operations, maintenance, and events departments.
• Procure goods and services on time and coordinate with departments on requirements and specifications.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; maintain relationships with existing vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts, and compare quotations for competitive pricing.
• Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality and monitor market and supplier pricing trends.

Stock, systems, and controls

• Coordinate with stores and operations to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid overstocking or shortages.
• Support forecasting and demand planning.
• Improve procurement workflows and approval processes; implement or support procurement systems / ERP.
• Maintain LPO, invoice, and contract documentation; ensure policy compliance, approvals, and audit-ready records.
• Support invoice verification and reconciliation with finance.

Reporting and analysis

• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, and delays.
• Prepare management reports and analyze purchasing patterns for improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–7 years of procurement experience in the UAE; a separate experience question specifies at least 2 years.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills; analytical mindset and cost-control focus.
• Knowledge of procurement systems / ERP; strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in operational environments.
• Experience with central kitchens, restaurants, or camps, and handling multiple locations or companies.
• Hospitality, F&B, or multi-unit operations experience is preferred.
• Exposure to bulk purchasing and seasonal demand is noted.

Work location

• Work is in person.