Assistant Purchasing Manager

AccorHotels

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP714-8798

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Hotel Overview:

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont the Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Willow Stream Spa and the Fairmont Falcons Kids' Club.

Assistant Purchasing Manager

As an Assistant Purchasing Manager, you are a multi-tasker and are able to work independently, performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative duties to support your team. You communicate well with all contacts, anticipate and resolve issues, and update team your various projects.

Responsibilities:

- Process Market List Order and Issue a purchase order
- Review undelivered items every day and follow up with the supplier
- Supervise other cluster business units in absence of the Cluster Purchasing Manager
- Maintain Clean purchasing record filing for future reference & audit purpose
- Update contract list & follow up and send a notice to various department on expiry date
- Review Article Addition form and make sure items are not double entered in the FMC before signing
- Make sure enquires received has enough SOW to source out the goods & service on time and right price
- Update the Approved Supplier List and check the validity of the expiration of License's
- Maintain Advance Payment List & follow up with suppliers to deliver goods & services on time
- Review monthly stores Inventory Level based on Purchasing Pack
- Communicate to department for clarifications if an enquiry is not clear immediately
- Conduct spot check of Food, Beverage & General Store
- Make Sure to source out three quotes as per Purchasing standard for all enquires
- Meet various HOD and discuss operational needs in advance & current challenges
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

- At least 5 years in similar role in a luxury hotel
- Bachelor degree required
- Mastering the goods import and export
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent English oral and written both
- Ability to focus attention on purchasing needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.

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Purchasing Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 12,500

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