Purchasing Manager – Luxury Hotel (Saudi National)

About the role

At SLS The Red Sea, exceptional guest experiences begin long before arrival — with the right products, partners, and decisions behind the scenes. As a Purchasing Manager, you will lead the hotel’s procurement activities, ensuring every purchase meets our standards of quality, value, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hotel’s purchasing and procurement activities in line with operational requirements and budget.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support the hotel’s operational and financial objectives.
• Work closely with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and ensure timely availability of goods and supplies.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers that meet SLS quality and service standards.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, pricing, delivery, reliability, and compliance.
• Review and manage purchase orders, contracts, quotations, and vendor documentation.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on operational requirements and forecasts.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and local regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within luxury hospitality, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost control.
• Good understanding of hotel purchasing, inventory management, and procurement processes.
• Experience with procurement systems such as FutureLog, Adaco, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills.
• Good financial understanding with the ability to manage budgets and analyze procurement costs.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to work in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Required skills

• FutureLog
• Adaco