Assistant Purchasing Manager

Sofitel


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Company Description

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth

The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,

Join us and become a Heartist.

Job Description

Main Duties

  • Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability.
  • Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers; internal, local, and overseas while ensuring they are compliant in all areas as specified by company policies & procedures.
  • Manage the receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution.
  • Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of processes through team collaboration and technology implementation resulting in improved service levels and reductions in total costs.
  • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
  • Assists with the monthly/quarterly/annual inventories.
  • The Purchaser ensures that Department Managers are informed daily (at the morning meeting) of the goods expected to arrive.
  • The efficiency of the Purchasing Department and Stores is to be maintained and improved.
  • Is responsible for all matters related to the maintaining of delivery schedules. Informs, on daily basis, the departments as to the items due to arrive.
  • Manage purchasing department lifecycle.
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications

  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
  • Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork.
  • Must have a high degree of processional integrity and confidentiality, and work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to move and handle merchandise throughout the Hotel

Qualifications

  • Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management and/or Accounting or equivalent.
  • Hands on Experience with Purchasing Software, especially Fidelio Material Controls
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office mainly EXCEL

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years’ proven work experience in procurement environment with at least 1 year experience in the similar capacity in a hotel

Additional Information

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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