Purchasing Manager

Summary

We are looking for an experienced purchasing manager to lead the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla.
Hyatt Place AlUla represents a significant milestone in Hyatt's expansion across the region and will feature 214 guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, swimming pool, and a fitness center appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Your role

As the purchasing manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the hotel by ensuring all goods and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with Hyatt standards. You will oversee vendor relationships, maintain inventory control, and support the financial health of the property through smart purchasing practices.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for the hotel, including sourcing, ordering, and receiving supplies, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt's purchasing policies, brand standards, and sustainability practices.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing and quality while maintaining strong supplier partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and inventory levels within the property's procurement systems.
• Work closely with department heads to forecast and plan purchasing needs, ensuring timely availability of required materials.
• Supervise and train team members responsible for receiving, storage, and inventory management.
• Conduct regular audits of storerooms, stock rotation, and waste minimization processes.
• Collaborate with the finance team on budget planning, cost control, and month-end reporting.
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and Hyatt's internal controls for purchasing and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with purchasing and inventory software systems (experience with BirchStreet or similar platforms preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.

Care connects us at Hyatt

We open doors, we welcome you, and we care.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Long term career growth opportunities
• A motivated and connected team
• 12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts
• And a company that truly cares

Discover what's next. We look forward to hearing and learning from you.