Purchasing Buyer
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About the Role
Raffles & Fairmont Doha is seeking a Purchasing Buyer to source, negotiate, and procure goods and services for hotel operations. The role requires experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally in luxury hospitality, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Source and procure products, materials, equipment, and services according to business requirements
- Obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers
- Create and process purchase orders and ensure accurate documentation
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Track deliveries and resolve issues related to quality, pricing, or supply delays
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost saving opportunities
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, company procedures, and contractual obligations
- Collaborate with finance, operations, and department heads to support purchasing needs
- Prepare purchasing reports, analyze spending trends, and recommend process improvements
Requirements
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations ideally in a luxury hospitality setting
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control
- Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Experience in hospitality procurement is an advantage for hotel and restaurant environments
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts: The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, a legendary brand at distinguished landmark addresses around the world.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: Join a dynamic team in a network of 90 spectacular properties in 30 countries.
- Raffles & Fairmont Doha: Two distinguished luxury brands united within the iconic Katara Towers.
About the Application Process
- After applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure products, materials, equipment, and services according to business requirements.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
- Create and process purchase orders and ensure accurate documentation.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Track deliveries and resolve issues related to quality, pricing, or supply delays.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost saving opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, company procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Collaborate with finance, operations, and department heads to support purchasing needs.
- Prepare purchasing reports, analyze spending trends, and recommend process improvements.
Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations ideally in a luxury hospitality setting.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control.
- Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Experience in hospitality procurement is an advantage for hotel and restaurant environments.
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