Manager, Purchasing

Job description / Role

Hotel Overview:
The luxury Fairmont Marina, Abu Dhabi will have 563 hotel rooms/suites, 249 Fairmont branded residences and 9 F&B outlets along with large function facilities.
All of this will reside in two iconic towers which meet in a magnificent arch. The distinctively designed skyscraper, close to the Marina Mall at Abu Dhabi Breakwater (a man-made area of ocean walkways) will offer panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche and the city’s famous skyline. The Fairmont Marina Resort will feature nine restaurants and lounges, Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge situated atop at the bridge between the hotel and residences, state-of-the-art meeting and function space, and a business center. Leisure offerings include an infinity swimming pool, kids club, fitness center, water sports center and Willow Stream spa.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for all food, drink and consumable procurement for the hotel.
• Continuously monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
• Manage all contracts, tenders and bids.
• Deliver cost savings and added value for the company.
• Resolve disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
• Promote best practice throughout the hotel.
• Regularly contact suppliers to renegotiate prices.
• Ensure that the team is trained to carry out the Company’s processes. Proactively cross train each team member to be able to assist in the absence of a colleague to ensure that processes are up-held each working day.
• Communicate to all relevant personnel the company procedures for all purchases and follow up with personnel who do not adhere to all the processes.
• Track and report all daily spending and communicate to relevant Department heads variances and progress.
• Maintain an efficient system handling, coding and tracking of products and communicate with accounting on invoices which need researching.
• Perform physical inventory monthly/quarterly and submit reports to the Financial Controller.
• Regulate and maintain a controllable ordering system using a “just in time” approach to prevent excessive stock holding. Work with Department Heads to set par stocks.
• Track and maintain supplier rebates
• Work towards minimizing the number of suppliers and the administrative overload.
• Develop and maintain a strategic hotel wide procurement vision on how the purchasing function will meet its aims and objectives and deliver value for money, including how the department intends to carry out its operation for the year ahead and optimize spend whilst upholding the quality and standards that is associated with the hotel name.
• Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness of the Purchasing operation and establish KPIs
• Streamline procurement policies, processes, procedures and operational efficiency of the procurement department and Hotel and become the hotel champion with regards to the E-procurement platform.

Requirements

Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in the purchasing field in the hospitality industry is required
• experience in hotels is required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Visa Requirements: you should be able to live and work in UAE
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About the Company

We are thrilled to embark on an exciting new chapter as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and our unrivaled collection of iconic hotels including Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi, Fairmont Banff Springs, London's The Savoy and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, join AccorHotels Group, one of the world's largest global hotel companies. Together, as a global community of hospitality leaders, we remain committed to cultivating a culture in which our colleagues are encouraged to realize their full potential through rewarding experiences and development opportunities. This exciting growth translates into opportunities, not just to better meet the needs of our guests, but opportunities for you to grow your career within our incredible brands around the world!

With our distinctive hotels around the world - and more in development - our global hospitality brand is renowned for its warm, engaging service and unique, culturally rich experiences. Located in some of the world's most unforgettable destinations, Fairmont's unrivalled collection reflects a sense of heritage, sophistication, and social importance. We are also committed to responsible tourism and are an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with our award-winning Green Partnership Program.

We have a 100 year tradition of delivering excellent service in some of the most iconic properties in the world. Our focus on service begins with selecting talented individuals who embody our Brand Promise: Turning moments into memories for our guests