Purchasing Officer

Company Description

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Job Description

What you will be doing:

1. Respect the policies and procedures implemented on the process of procurement.
2. Support and encourage the objective of cost control and maintain traces for audit.
3. Obtain quotations and complete market surveys to ensure high quality products for the best prices to update the Purchasing Manager.
4. Assist the Purchasing Manager in negotiations.
5. In absence of Purchasing Manager, place purchase orders and ensure delivery of supplies and equipment to the hotel respecting the deadlines.
6. Maintain equipment and supplies catalogues and an inventory of various products in the market to provide immediate service to colleagues.
7. Ensure all purchases are streamlined and there are maximum savings where possible without sacrificing quality.
8. Assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
9. Assist with placing orders for Tenant restaurant.
10. Register new vendors as per company policy.
11. Review undelivered items and follow up with vendors.
12. Provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
13. Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience with at least 1 year at a supervisory level.
2. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
3. Good communication skills.

Additional Information

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

The French elegance in the heart of the iconic Downtown Dubai.

Apart from the immediate proximity to The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the hotel is a few minutes away from Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Opera, and City Walk.

For more information, visit Sofitel Dubai Downtown.