Director of Purchasing

Job Description

Our hotel is seeking an accomplished Director of Purchasing to lead procurement operations and ensure the timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial judgement, supplier management expertise, and a thorough understanding of hotel purchasing requirements. This role is central to maintaining quality standards, controlling expenditure, and building reliable supplier partnerships across hotel departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with hotel operational and financial objectives.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers.
• Monitor purchasing costs, budgets, contracts, and procurement performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
• Ensure purchased goods meet the hotel’s required quality, quantity, and specification standards.
• Coordinate procurement requirements with finance, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, supplier databases, and inventory-related documentation.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, promoting accountability, efficiency, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within a hotel or similar service environment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, inventory management, and cost control.
• Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong commercial awareness with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets and identify savings opportunities.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound decision-making ability.

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