Assistant purchasing manager

Assistant Purchasing Manager 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 role handles and arranges all purchasing requirements in the hotel, ensures best prices are achieved, and supervises the work of Purchasing Officers and buyers, guaranteeing smooth operation of the Purchasing Management department. Key Responsibilities Maintain a good relationship with all departments and Corporate Purchasing. Supervise, train, and motivate Materials Management department colleagues, ensuring they understand their duties and responsibilities. Negotiate cost‑effective purchases for supplies, services, Capex, and FF&E items while meeting MOHG guidelines and quality specifications. Generate purchase orders on approved requisitions and obtain necessary authorizations from the Director of Finance and General Manager before processing. Obtain competitive price quotations, confirm purchase availabilities, and source suppliers. Assist in contract negotiations. Ensure sufficient supplies for all inventoried items in each department by coordinating regular inventories with Stores. Document all items received by the hotel in accordance with company purchasing and receiving procedures. Qualifications Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management and/or Accounting or equivalent. Diploma/degree in Purchasing/Procurement Management. Minimum of 2 years experience in a purchasing environment in a similar capacity within a 5‑star hotel. Minimum 2 years experience in Cost Control. Excellent knowledge of various Procurement/Purchasing Software (preferably Check SCM). Good verbal and written skills in English. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, mainly Excel. Benefits Learning & Development programmes tailored to your career stage. MOstay programme offering complimentary nights and attractive rates for you and your loved ones. Health and Wellness programmes for a work‑life balance. Retirement plans variably based on length of service and role. A competitive salary and benefits package. Transportation and Housing provided. Relocation and Vacation Tickets. #J-18808-Ljbffr