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Purchasing Manager JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Purchasing Manager Salary Guide
Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into hospitality positions!
Purchasing Manager Core Duties and Qualifications
A purchasing manager in hospitality is the one who ensures that particular hotel or restaurant is operational effectively by organizing and managing products and services needed to conduct business.
The purchasing manager is responsible for building good relation with the suppliers, make the best deals for the buyers side, and assure that the quality and price of the product fulfil the objectives of the organization.
Desired Profile For A Purchasing Manager
Roles and Duties
This position requires a thorough thought process, efficiency, and considerable understanding of the requirements for the hospitality industry. Following are the duties and responsibilities for the role of purchasing manager:
- Look for, evaluate, and select trusted vendors of the different types of goods and services.
- Settle the agreements and set the rates to get cost benefits while preserving the quality.
- Keep an eye on stock levels and make sure to order things on time to prevent their lack.
- Work together with the chefs, department heads, and other people involved to determine what to buy.
- Perform quality inspection on the received materials and settle the differences if any.
- Keep yourself in touch with the market trends and new products to improve procurement strategies.
- Oversee the finance and keep precise documents of the buying and spending.
- Formulate and apply procurement procedures to guarantee uniformity and adherence.
Qualifications And Certifications
Below are the specifications of the purchasing manager given by the leading hospitality firms in the UAE:
- Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
- Supply Chain Management
- Hospitality management
- Business administration
- Related field
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), supply chain management, or related fields.
- Professional certifications of
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply management (CPSM)
- Certified Logistics Professional (CLP)
- And others are suggested.
Skills And Expertise
Here are the skills and the requirement that leading hospitality organizations in UAE expects for the purchasing manager position.
- 5-8 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, or related roles.
- Knowledge of supply chain management systems (SCMS) and procurement software (SAP, Oracle).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Leadership and team management ability.
- Financial acumen.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail.
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