Assistant Manager - Procurement
Job Description
Job Description
About Wynn Al Marjan Island:
On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theatre, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.
About The Position
Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to join the resort's Procurement team.
The Primary Duties And Responsibilities Of This Role Are- Source, negotiate and procure the correct products and services required by the user departments in accordance with departmental and company policy
- Maintain current market conditions on required commodities
- Prepare RFQ and RFP documents in accordance with company and departmental policies
- Analyse bid responses to make fiscally sound recommendations, documenting supplier responses
- Resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documentation and vendor invoices
- Create, develop and maintain productive and proactive business relationships with key suppliers, within strict contractual supply guidelines as directed
- Collaborate with the warehouse and user departments to maintain the right mix of products at appropriate par levels
- Conduct periodic quality checks of incoming merchandise in collaboration with personnel from the Business units.
- Maintain accurate and timely logs of all purchasing activities
- Assist with the preparation of various monthly reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Enforce Procurement internal controls, policies and procedures for inventory and non-inventory purchases, services, petty cash and emergency purchases
- Advise the Manager, Procurement of unusual or remarkable costs, purchases and consumption of inventory and non-inventory items and suggest ways to reduce costs, including alternative sources for products
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise work and follow through on issues in a timely manner
- Perform duties assigned by other members of Procurement Management
- Participate in training and other activities to facilitate high team performance
- Provide training to team members by enhancing product knowledge, system applications and negotiation skills
- Always maintain strict confidentiality on all matters
- Interact with Department and Company Team Members, management, and suppliers professionally and positively
- Encourage good relationships, promote team spirit, and ensure effective two-way communications
- Adhere to the Company policies and procedures and comply with the Code of Conduct
- Follow health and safety standards and strive for constant improvement to avoid health and injury hazards
- Participate in the Company's recycling program and follow a strict discipline to reduce, re-use and recycle wherever possible
- Demonstrate effective time management
- Demonstrate reliability on completion of tasks, attendance and punctuality
- Take responsibility for own performance improvement and professional development
About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Advanced Degree or a Bachelor's degree & equivalent combination of education and experience
- Holding or working towards a procurement related diploma certification is an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years related experience in a large organization
- Possessed strong understanding of global sourcing. Knowledge of local UAE supplier market is a strong advantage
- Experience in managing high volume or complex tender processes
- Business and customer-oriented team player with ability to manage senior stakeholders
- Proven program management skills and able to demonstrate leadership capabilities
- Intermediate MS Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint),
- Strong knowledge of Procurement systems- BirchStreet (BSS) specifically is an advantage
- Good strong communication skills
- Strong integrity and well-organized
- Good attention to detail
- Team player who responds quickly to demands and thrives in a high-pressure work environment
About Wynn Al Marjan Island's Benefits
We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.