Purchasing Supervisor - Holiday Inn & Suites Al Khobar

Welcome to Holiday Inn & Suites Al Khobar. At this truly first 5 Stars Holiday Inn & Suite in the World, you'll discover modern design, friendly service, and a wonderful location. In addition to being close to the Eastern Province’s business hubs and commercial district, we are also only a short drive from the Khobar sea-front promenade and steps away from Dhahran Mall. Three worldly dining outlets await you; a fine dining Indian Restaurant that will take you on a culinary journey with the very best of Indian spices, an Italian Restaurant that’ll pamper your taste buds with fresh ingredients, and an all-day dining restaurant that serves international and continental delicacies like no other. Guests may take advantage of a variety of amenities like a swimming pool and an award-winning Spa & Health club to Relax and unwind. With more than 4,000 square meters of meeting space, we have what it takes to cater your business needs, from small board meetings to big conferences and wedding hall; We always have business and leisure travelers in mind. We provide the perfect spaces to connect. Whether it’s flexible meeting spaces for you to host your clients, or celebratory dinner after a successful pitch, we’re there to meet your needs and do your business brilliantly. With rooms, technology, and more space to connect, just imagine the memorable moments you’ll create when everyone gets together for a group, event, or a meeting.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms, and conditions of sale
• Reviewing bids received from suppliers for potential purchase orders based on price, quality, delivery terms, and other factors
• Managing inventory levels of supplies and materials to ensure adequate supply while minimizing costs
• Monitoring contract compliance and making sure that suppliers adhere to contractual obligations such as maintaining insurance coverage or providing timely delivery of products or services
• Creating purchase orders and other documentation necessary to initiate a purchase transaction
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their suitability for specific products or services
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing techniques such as offshore procurement
• Reviewing purchase orders and other documents to ensure that they comply with company policies and procedures
• Recommending changes to purchasing procedures that would improve efficiency or reduce costs

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree Holder or equivalent and at least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred
• Strong organizational, computer, cash handling skills and hotel experience preferred.
• Demonstrate an interest in and an understanding of issues relevant to your department and hotel and keep your knowledge up to date, including legislative information, ability to interact with customer, employees and third parties that reflects on the hotel.
• Problem Solving, Customer focus, Motivating and teamwork.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office

What you can expect from us: 

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

 Framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.