Purchasing Manager – Finance

Job Summary

The main purpose of this role ensure that a coordinated approach is taken in all aspects of procurement to ensure value for money is achieved in a cost effective and efficient way for the hotel in accordance with the policies and procedures.

Your Main Duties Will Include

• Assist in the introduction of new systems and techniques to generate efficiencies and improved ways of working.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Procurement strategy to ensure consistency across the Group.
• Develop and implement Procurement policies and processes to ensure contract standing orders and financial requirements are supported.
• Manage, administer and coordinate the Procurement department to ensure compliance with standards.
• Take an active role in planning and assisting in the delivery of the efficiency targets required for the business unit.
• Be the SBU's link with the Procurement Team to ensure best practice.
• Develop a robust register of contracts in order to maximize cost efficiencies.
• Develop and implement innovative methods of procurement in order to continually improve the business process.
• Provide management information and performance measurement in all aspects of procurement in order to track costs and results.
• To perform other duties that management may from time to time reasonably require.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this role, you will have gained an internationally recognized qualification in Purchasing / Finance Sections, or any equivalent field, and you should have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position in a 5 star luxury Hotel environment or related industry.

It is essential that you are currently residing in Kuwait holding a transferable visa and valid driving license. It is also essential that you have strong command of the English language, and Arabic is highly desirable. You should have excellent negotiation skills, regional and market knowledge and strong interpersonal skills.

You should be computer literate with good working knowledge of computer applications such a MS Office and purchasing systems i.e. ADACO.

About The Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary and benefits which includes: housing, yearly vacation ticket allowance equivalent to a return ticket to home country, medical insurance coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts and reduced hotel rates. Married colleagues will enjoy benefits for up two children which include education assistance.