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Director of Materials
Position: Director of Materials (Full time #539250 )
Property / Office: Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Scope of Position:
The Director of Purchasing will supervise the full purchasing, procurement and receiving, department. He will engage in supervision of all aspects of FHLS&S and conduct vendor audits of all food supplies.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining a good relationship with all departments and Corporate Purchasing. Supervise, train, and motivate Purchasing department colleagues and thoroughly understand all their duties and responsibilities. Ensure that the department collaborates closely with the Executive Chef, and the ExCom Members to purchase the highest quality products while constantly searching for the lowest price. Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before the items are purchased. Development and enhancement of purchasing and cost control policies and procedures Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with the company’s purchasing and receiving procedures. Negotiate cost effective purchases for all supplies and services, while meeting all MO - Al Faisaliah Hotel guidelines and quality specifications. Negotiate cost effective purchases for all Capex and FF&E items, while meeting all MO - Al Faisaliah Hotel guidelines and quality specifications. Contract management Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization from the Director of Finance and General Manager prior to processing these orders. Obtain competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities Provide the Controller with a monthly summary of outstanding purchasing reports Establish a purchasing reporting package and database of supplier information Ensure that there are sufficient supplies on hand for on all inventoried items for each department by coordinating regular inventories with Stores. Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean, organized and in line with the MO - Al Faisaliah Hotel health and safety requirements Assist Accounts Payable in researching any discrepancies on invoices. Establish and maintain par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that inventory levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the efficiency of the hotel. Take appropriate personnel related action with purchasing, receiving, and cost control colleagues as required Conduct daily briefings & regular meetings with purchasing, receiving, and cost control colleagues Prepare and post colleagues schedule in accordance with business needs Conduct regular quality control audits to ensure colleagues are training and performing their duties following established procedures. Manages, oversees, and controls the month-end inventories. Conduct food supplier premise checks with the Executive Chef before registering the supplier as a vendor to ensure supplier is compliant with HACCP & FHLSS standards. Conduct surprise audits in receiving and storage areas to ensure that HACCP & FHLSS standards are being maintained by colleagues. Prepare any reports as requested by management To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks. Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures. Must be willing to accept assignments on as-needed basis to promote teamwork. Must have a high degree of professional integrity and confidentiality, and work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner. Initiative-taking with strong organizational and communication skills Able to multi-task and prioritize in a challenging environment Good written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to process information and merchandise through computer system Ability to move and manage merchandise throughout the Hotel
The Director of Purchasing will supervise the purchasing and store team and is responsible for the required colleague acquisition, training, development, and assessment of the team. Responsible for setting up and managing the storage and inventory systems of all F&B and non-food store items, as well as transfers, store requests and store policies.
Sustainable Responsibilities:
This role involves implementing eco-friendly practices, educating guests/colleagues on sustainable initiatives, and continuously seeking ways to minimize the hotel's environmental footprint. Knowledge of waste sorting and recycling procedures. Energy Conservation: Water Conservation. Supporting sustainability initiative.
Requirements:
Hospitality experience with a 5-star hotel. Experience in purchasing & materials for more than 4 years. Strong communication skills in both languages. (Arabic & English). Strong leadership skills.
Advertised: 01 May 2024 Arab Standard Time
Applications close:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia We are looking for a talented director of materials to join the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel in the vibrant heart of Riyadh. Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh We are looking for a talented director of materials to join the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel in the vibrant heart of Riyadh.
