Purchasing Manager

Department: Purchasing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kingdom of Bahrain - Manama

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Opening Procurement Setup: Establish supplier networks, negotiate preferred vendor contracts, configure procurement/inventory software (e.g., Material Control, FBM), and execute OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment) and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) purchasing critical-path schedules before launch.
• Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage reliable vendors; negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) without compromising quality.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Oversee receiving, store operations, and stock management to streamline inventory turnover, minimize waste, and maintain optimal par levels.
• Compliance & Policy Enforcement: Enforce purchasing policies, internal financial controls, corporate sustainability guidelines, and local health/safety regulations across all operational departments.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Work closely with Culinary, Housekeeping, and Engineering teams to manage routine operational purchases, capital expenditure orders, and emergency requests efficient.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years as Purchasing Manager or Assistant Purchasing Manager in a 5-star luxury hotel, with proven pre-opening project experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in hospitality procurement software (e.g., Materials Control, SunSystems, Oracle), inventory management, and contract negotiation.
• Competencies: High ethical standards, strong negotiation and analytical skills, vendor relationship management, and business fluency in English.

Why Join Kempinski