Assistant Purchasing Manager

Mandarin Oriental, Doha is looking for a Assistant Purchasing Manager to join our Purchasing team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an intimate and stylish urban retreat, blending Qatari-influenced heritage with modern design. Located in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, within walking distance to Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art and a short distance to the business district, West Bay.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Doha the Assistant Purchasing Manager assists the Director of Purchasing Management and Purchasing Manager in all aspects of purchasing functions. The Assistant Purchasing Manager should handle and/or arrange for all purchasing requirements in the hotel and ensure best price have been achieved. To supervise the works of Purchasing Officers (buyers) and assure a smooth operation of the Purchasing Management department.

As Assistant Purchasing Manager​, you will be responsible for the following duties

• Maintaining a good relationship with all departments and Corporate Purchasing.

• Supervise, train and motivate Materials Management department colleagues and thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
• Negotiate cost effective purchases for all supplies and services, while meeting all MOHG guidelines and quality specifications.
• Negotiate cost effective purchases for all Capex and FF&E items, while meeting all MOHG guidelines and quality specifications.
• Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization and obtain the authorization from the Director of Finance and General Manager prior to processing these orders.
• Obtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities

• Sourcing suppliers.
• Assist in contract negotiations
• Ensure that there are sufficient supplies on hand for on all inventoried items for each department by coordinating regular inventories with Stores.
• Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with the company's purchasing and receiving procedures.

As Assistant Purchasing Manager, we expect from you: 

• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management and/or Accounting or equivalent
• Diploma/ Degree in purchasing/ procurement management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing environment in a similar capacity in a 5-star hotel environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Cost Control
• Excellent knowledge of various Procurement /Purchasing Software (preferably Check SCM)
• Good verbal and writing skills in English
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, mainly excel

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• A competitive salary and benefits packages

• Transportation and Housing provided
• Relocation and Vacation Tickets

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