Purchasing Coordinator

apartmentFairmont Hotels & Resorts placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company description

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa.

Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.

Job description

Coordinate the procurement of goods and services based on departmental requisitions, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing.
Obtain competitive bids, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate prices and terms in line with quality and budget expectations.
Create and issue purchase orders in the hotel's procurement system in compliance with policies and procedures.
Follow up with suppliers to confirm delivery timelines, resolve discrepancies, and track order status.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchases, pricing, supplier contracts, and inventory levels.
Collaborate with departments (Kitchen, Housekeeping, Engineering, etc.) to understand and fulfill purchasing needs.
Support month-end inventory processes and assist with stock control where required.
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with the hotel's procurement policies and brand standards.
Maintain strong professional relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sources as needed.

Assist in auditing supplier performance and resolving invoice or delivery issues with the Accounts Payable team.

Qualifications

Minimum 1-2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a hospitality or luxury hotel environment.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory systems, and vendor management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software (e.g., BirchStreet, SUN, Oracle, etc.).
Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Job Function: Purchasing & Procurement

Company Industry: Travel, Hotel & Tourism

Apply Now

business_centerHigh salary

Abu Dhabi - Cluster Purchasing Manager

apartmentAccorHotelplaceAbu Dhabi
Job description / Role Employment: Full Time Key responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage the hotel's purchasing strategy to ensure best value and quality. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices...
apartmentAldar EducationplaceAbu Dhabi
To oversee efficient and cost-effective purchasing and contracting in accordance with the school budget, Aldar Education policy and school development plans. General Operations  •  To ensure all repairs and maintenance at the School, including the inspection...
local_fire_departmentUrgent

Material Specialist - Abu Dhabi

apartmentENEC OperationsplaceAbu Dhabi
Job description / Role Employment: Full Time Job Purpose To handle the purchasing of nuclear and non-nuclear related materials and equipment from initiation to post-award administration for Nawah requirements to ensure that those requirements...