Purchasing Manager at Marriott International

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 27

Salary

15000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Hospitality & Travel

Description

Join our team!

Partner with the best

As a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for:

Place and follow-up on POs.
Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
Understand broader concepts, development of approaches and methods, and knowledge management.
Solutions integrate multi-functional impact and perspective.
Developed influencing skills to achieve objectives, strong influencing of others.
Ability to develop team members.
Deliver professional work.
Handles professional work in the department. Employees are expected to choose approaches and methods to solve cases.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Buying-Procurement.
Have a strong oral and written communication skills.
Have a strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Key Responsibilities:Manage the contract lifecycle, from scope definition and commercial review through negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals and closure, in coordination with Procurement, Legal and relevant approval authorities.
Partner with program teams to define supplier requirements, deliverables, service levels, milestones and acceptance criteria.
Support vendor sourcing and selection by providing technical and commercial input to Procurement-led tenders, evaluations and recommendations.
Manage relationships with vendors, consultants and service providers, ensuring clear expectations and timely resolution of issues.
Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service-level agreements and key performance indicators; coordinate reviews and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate vendor and contract records, tracking key dates, obligations, renewal deadlines and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Finance and program teams to monitor contract expenditure, validate invoices against agreed deliverables and manage milestone payments.
Identify and escalate contractual, commercial and supplier risks, including scope changes, delays, disputes and potential cost overruns.
Apply Group procurement policies, approved contract templates and governance requirements, working with Shared Services on improvements.
Use Oracle procurement and contract management modules to maintain reliable records, support workflows and produce management reports.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in contract management, vendor management, or procurement, including responsibility for commercial service agreements.
Proven experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts in coordination with legal and procurement stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple suppliers and contracts simultaneously in a project-based or consulting environment.
Strong practical experience with Oracle procurement modules, such as Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Management and Procurement Contracts.
Working knowledge of UAE commercial and procurement practices.
Ability to translate project requirements into clear contractual deliverables, service levels and payment milestones.
Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with sound commercial judgment and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, including contract tracking, spend analysis and management reporting.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for following established procedures in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing and payment of items. Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major. or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Purchasing or a related field.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing Across Departments

Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
Assures sanitation compliance.
Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.
Orders all food and beverage based on business needs.
Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.
Delegates and enforces first in/first out inventory rotation for all storeroom products.
Maintains sanitation and safety standards as specified in the brand guidelines.
Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food and beverage storeroom assets.
Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels.
Communicates with kitchen, restaurant management and vendors to ensure timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.
Checks invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity, quality, weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.
Uses existing computer programs to perform daily and period end food and beverage costs.
Maintains inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, etc.
Completes administrative tasks on a timely basis (e.g., C-7s, menu costing, general office duties).
Completes period end inventory according to Food and Beverage and Accounting standard operation procedures.
Calculates figures for food and beverage inventory.
Ensures that price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the F & B Director and Executive Chef.
Ensures all LSOP's are adhered to by all employees.
Receives and inspects all deliveries.
Maintains an accurate controllable log and beverage perpetual
Ensures accurate administration of all invoices, and adherence to proper bookkeeping procedures.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge to Purchasing Operations

Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Supporting Purchasing Operations

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Ensure disciplinary situations are addressed in timely fashion and with consistency.
Ensures performance reviews are completed on a timely basis for supervisors and non-management employees.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Interacts with kitchen staff, vendors and Executive Chef.
Uses existing computer programs effectively to post invoices, update items and costs.
Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

Managing Discipline Work, Projects, and Policies

Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
Coordinates, implements, and follows up on audits for all areas of property operations.
Complies with Federal and State laws applying to operations procedures.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
Balances ledgers.

Supporting Property Operations

Works with operations teams to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
Evaluates if discipline teams are meeting service needs and provides feedback to teams.
Participates in walk-throughs on property to ensure that all areas are well maintained and preventative maintenance processes are in place.
Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.
Reviews findings from comment cards and guest satisfaction results with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
Reviews reports and financial statements to determine operations performance against budget.
Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

Managing and Monitoring Activities that Affect the Customer and Guest Experience

Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all customers and guests.
Takes proactive approaches when dealing with customers and guest concerns.
Extends professionalism and courtesy to customers and guests at all times.
Responds timely to customer service department request.
Ensures all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.

Supporting Profitability

Supports annual quality audits.
Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

Supporting Safety Standards and Work Procedures

Implements property emergency plan.
Provides a safe working environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration/MSDS.
Implements and sustains property accident prevention programs.
Follows property-specific recovery plans.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
Manages group or interpersonal conflict.
Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
Manages time and possesses organizational skills.
Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, organized manner.
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
Makes calls if necessary.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

where you can do your best work,

begin

your purpose,

belong

to an amazing global team, and

become

the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

where you can do your best work,

begin

your purpose,

belong

to an amazing global team, and

become

the best version of you.

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