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 involves managing supplier relationships, evaluating quotations, monitoring inventory, and ensuring cost efficiency.
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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
- 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
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in hospitality procurement is an advantage
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Job Description
- The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services for hotel operations.
- Ensures cost efficiency, quality standards, and timely delivery.
- Manages supplier relationships, evaluates quotations, monitors inventory, and coordinates with internal departments.
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.
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