Purchasing Officer at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina

Role Overview

Purchasing Officer at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, operated by IHG Hotels and Resorts, located in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is a soon-to-debut hotel located in the cosmopolitan Dubai Marina area. The 3,037 square-metre property features 280 stylish rooms and is positioned next to Dubai Marina Mall and within walking distance of the Dubai Marina pedestrian promenade. The hotel is designed to serve modern business travelers, balancing contemporary business world modernism with Arabian hospitality traditions. IHG Hotels and Resorts operates more than 5,300 hotels across over 100 countries and is recognized as one of the UAE's best employers.

Role Purpose

Ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining required quality standards and a fully stocked inventory. Research and evaluate new vendors, obtain competitive quotations, negotiate with suppliers, track deliveries, and maintain purchasing records to meet the hotel's procurement needs across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Source vendors and obtain competitive quotations
• Compare prices, quality and delivery terms across suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms
• Maintain updated records of invoices, purchase orders and contracts
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm or change orders

Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Ensure timely delivery of orders
• Track deliveries and update purchasing records with dates, invoices and discounts

Operations & Coordination

• Update internal databases with order details including dates, vendors, quantities and discounts
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar purchasing role in a four or five-star hotel
• Knowledge of market research and supply chain procedures
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software including Adaco, FBM or Jana System

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and engage teams from different cultures
• Quality-oriented with focus on details
• High performance standards
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines