IHG Hotels & Resorts MENA
Purchasing Manager
- Permanent
- Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 21/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
06/04/2026
Location
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
21/05/2026
Job description
The Purchasing Manager at IC - The Red Sea Resort is responsible for managing procurement operations, optimizing purchasing processes, and maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring cost-effective sourcing. The role supports hotel operations by translating forecasts into material requirements, managing inventories, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
Required skills
Procurement & Purchasing Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Negotiation
Inventory & Stock Control
Budgeting & Cost Optimization
Process Improvement & Standardization
Market Analysis & Vendor Sourcing
Record Keeping & Reporting
Team Supervision & Leadership
Hospitality Industry Knowledge
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet hotel operational needs
- Translate operating forecasts into material requirements and determine reorder levels
- Negotiate service contracts and maintain supplier relationships
- Identify reliable sources of supply and conduct market surveys for innovation and value
- Oversee inventory storage, issuance, and protection against waste or theft
- Process purchase requests, obtain quotations, and issue purchase orders
- Ensure adherence to standard purchasing specifications and assign products/resources appropriately
- Supervise the hotel print shop and coordinate with department heads for procurement needs
- Monitor and track inventory and conduct physical stocktakes as scheduled
- Stay updated on market trends, products, and industry best practices
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years in hotel accounting, internal audit, or procurement; managerial experience preferred
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities effectively
- Knowledge of inventory management and hospitality procurement processes
- Attention to detail, record keeping, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel management systems
- Leadership skills with ability to supervise teams and coordinate cross-departmentally
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in dynamic hospitality environments