Purchasing Executive - Jeddah, KSA

Over the past two decades, The First Group has forged a reputation as one of the hospitality industry’s leading innovators, providing groundbreaking investment opportunities to clients and partners, while delivering exceptional, memorable experiences to hotel and leisure guests. Bolstering our reputation as the region’s premier end-to-end hospitality solutions provider, we operate a diverse, high-value asset portfolio ranging from award-winning upscale hotels and residences to exciting F&B outlets and lifestyle venues.  Our visionary, trailblazing approach to hotel and hospitality asset management has made us a trusted partner of some of the industry’s leading global brands. Discover more at www.thefirstgroup.com.ResponsibilitiesAs a Purchasing Executive you are responsible for executing, completing and ordering all daily allocated and authorized purchase requests and order in line with hotel and storerooms needs, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as: Complete all administrative procedures concerning allocated requests and orders Select best price quotations, ensure best quality for all received orders upon order allocation confirmation Query and clarify any concerns regarding received purchase requests data, concerning description, units, quantities and specifications directly with the initiating department Coordinate with buyers on all matters concerning allocated requests, best practices to process (quotes) and complete (delivery) within logical time period Check and ensure that all approved and authorized purchase orders are timely forwarded (faxed or delivered) to the concerned vendors Review and update all personally entered (locked) price quotations, supplier’s data and date validity Interact with vendors for new products available in the market to serve as possible alternatives for used products, inform concerned and request samples for onward testing purposes and provide proof that product is of same quality, but better priceQualificationsMust have atleast 2+ years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally at a hotel or catering facility, and speak English fluently Positive attitude and good communication skillsCommitted to delivering a high level of customer serviceExcellent grooming standardsFlexibility to respond to a range of different work situationsAbility to work on your own or as part of a team