Procurement Coordinator jobs in United Arab Emirates

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company’s commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide.

The Role of Procurement Coordinator

We currently have an opportunity for a Procurement Coordinator to join our Four Seasons Corporate team in Dubai!

This role reports to our Procurement Manager and will be responsible for supporting the Manager, Procurement with assigned procurement activities with a focus on pre-opening projects in MEA and Europe. Other procurement activities relating to FS UPI scope will be assigned as capacity allows.

You will also assist Managers with all supplier follow-up activities including but not limited to pricing, sample deliveries and to log and coordinate internal review as needed. Assist in RFX preparation as directed, along with acquisition of samples when required for various cross-functional teams to review. Review vendor quotes for accuracy. Expedite Open Order reports, and update system Delivery Status as assigned. Assist with preparation of cost comparisons. Generate reports using eProcurement system. Assist Buyer and Manager with preparation of vendor price increase analysis and communication. Assist with budget information gathering and development.

Our Ideal Procurement Coordinator Will Have

1. 1-2 years’ experience within a similar position, within hospitality.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to write clearly and effectively.
3. Ability to work under pressure and meet various shifting deadlines in a very fast-paced environment.
4. Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
5. Flexible and dependable.
6. Proficient user of Microsoft Office software, in particular PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
7. Experience and knowledge of Birchstreet Software an asset.