Purchasing Supervisor at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah
Hotel: Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa (RKTHA), Al Rafaa, Mina Al Arab
Job number: 156192
• Lead and support the purchasing team while promoting Regent’s philosophy through your conduct and grooming standards.
• Oversee supplier selection and evaluation to strengthen our purchasing strategy.
• Ensure all purchasing and receiving practices follow internal policies and legal requirements.
• Review, approve, and track purchase requests, orders, backorders, and delivery timelines.
• Keep complete and accurate records of all purchasing data.
• Produce regular reports on spending, supplier performance, and cost control.
• Work closely with department leaders to confirm their procurement needs and priorities.
• Maintain clear communication with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Resolve issues related to orders, quality, discrepancies, or delays in a timely way.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast needs, and ensure effective stock management using Birchstreet or similar systems.
• Conduct quality checks to make sure all purchased items meet Regent standards.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing workflows and team performance.
• Carry out other duties as required.
What we need from you:
• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong knowledge of Futurelog or similar procurement systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; further education is an advantage.
• Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with different teams and suppliers.
• Detail-focused, organised, and confident in making sound decisions.
• Able to manage several tasks at once in a busy environment.
• Physical ability to stand, move around the property, and lift up to 40 pounds when needed.
• A high level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to professional standards.
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