Assistant Purchasing Manager
Role Overview
Assistant Purchasing Manager at Hilton in Saudi Arabia.
Responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, to ensure supply chain stability and cost-effectiveness.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
Assistant Purchasing Manager at Hilton in Saudi Arabia.
Responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, to ensure supply chain stability and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Oversee procurement operations: manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications.
- Manage supplier relationships: secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Ensure quality control: review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards.
- Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Identify and manage supply chain risks, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and compliance issues.
- Analyze market trends and anticipate price shifts and supply dynamics to inform prudent purchasing decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control, and procurement systems.
- Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and tracking purchasing performance.
- Familiarity with local procurement regulations, health and safety standards, and sustainability practices.
- Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational needs.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies and uphold the hotel's ethical standards.
About Hilton
Hilton is a global hospitality leader that has welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide.
Hilton has been recognized on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
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