Purchasing Officer - Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha - Hilton

Purchasing Officer Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha

A Purchasing Officer will support the negotiation of contracts purchasing of required goods and recordkeeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance.

What will I be doing

As Purchasing Officer you will support the negotiation of contracts purchasing of required goods and recordkeeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased using Group Nominated suppliers where applicable
• Ensure locally Nominated supplier information is kept current
• Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
• Ensure Purchasing Manual is current
• Adhere to quality procedures and standards and oversee purchasing administration such that all Hilton policies and standards are upheld
• Maintain a record of commitments for all budgets and ensure that the relevant senior managers are constantly informed of updates
• Ensure a comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders
• Monitor all areas of purchasing including contracts leases and nominations
• Prepare the month end accounts reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Management

What are we looking for

A Purchasing Officer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets
• Computer literate with good MS Excel skills
• Good time management and organisation skills

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience within the hotel/leisure sector
• Previous experience in a similar purchasing role
• Relevant degree in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline from an academic institution

What will it be like to work for Hilton

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of worldclass brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100year history. Hilton is proud to have an awardwinning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the Worlds Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility career growth and development and our Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members unique perspectives and voicesalong with those of our Guests Owners Suppliers and Partnersto cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what its like to be on Team Hilton!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions of his or her role and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.