Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a 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 recognized 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 Muscat

Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

Scope of Position

• Maintain strong relationships with all departments and Corporate Purchasing.
• Supervise, train, and motivate Purchasing Department colleagues while ensuring a thorough understanding of their duties and responsibilities.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing, Receiving, and Stores functions.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Committee members to procure the highest quality products at the most competitive prices.
• Establish and maintain efficient procurement and logistics processes.
• Ensure all purchase requisitions are properly completed and approved before procurement.
• Develop and enhance purchasing and cost-control policies and procedures.
• Ensure all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with company purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Negotiate cost-effective purchases for supplies, services, CapEx, and FF&E items while complying with MOHG guidelines and quality standards.
• Assist with contract management activities within the hotel.
• Obtain the necessary approvals from the Director of Finance and General Manager before processing orders.
• Source competitive quotations and confirm product availability with suppliers.
• Provide the Director of Finance with monthly summaries of outstanding purchasing reports.
• Maintain purchasing reports and an up-to-date supplier database.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of all inventoried items through regular inventory coordination with Stores.
• Ensure all storage areas are secure, clean, organized, and compliant with MOHG health and safety requirements.
• Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain par stock levels while minimizing inventory without compromising operational efficiency.
• Take appropriate personnel-related actions concerning Purchasing colleagues when required.
• Conduct daily briefings and regular departmental meetings in the absence of the Purchasing Manager.
• Prepare and post colleague schedules in accordance with business requirements.
• Conduct regular quality-control audits to ensure colleagues are properly trained and performing their duties in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct supplier site inspections with the Executive Chef before vendor registration to ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
• Assist in conducting surprise audits of Receiving and Storage areas to verify adherence to HACCP standards.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedules to fulfill operational requirements and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Accept additional assignments as needed to support teamwork and operational effectiveness.
• Support colleague recruitment, training, development, and performance management activities.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls outlined in the Control Self-Assessment Questionnaires (CSAQ) related to Purchasing, Inventory, and Accounts Payable functions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

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.