Purchasing Manager SLS

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join the pre-opening of SLS The Red Sea.

Ennismore, with its luxury brand SLS Hotels, is currently opening a magnificent project in the oasis that is The Red Sea. SLS The Red Sea is planned to open in 2025.

Introducing the newest gem of dazzling luxury to reach The Red Sea project: resort offers 150 luxurious keys, complemented by an impressive array of 7 distinct Food & Beverage outlets and a rejuvenating spa sanctuary. Catering to both adults seeking a getaway and families craving connection and some adventure, this hotel brings a wonderland of extraordinary experiences to The Red Sea, providing an array of amenities and activities tailored for travellers of all ages.

This project is not for the faint at heart.  At Ennismore, we are ambitious, and this project is a perfect example of that.  If you are looking to make your mark as we expand further into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, build an exciting hotel with lots to offer, and curate the team with some of the best and brightest in the lifestyle and luxury hospitality space, this might just be the right fit for you

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Manages supplies and stocks for the hotel.
• Is responsible for processing LPO in accurate and timely manner and in compliance with the procurement policy.
• Has a supervisory role to track the quality of supplier relations, effective stock management and the application of brand and Corporate Purchasing directives

Planning & Organizing

• Ensures that internal customers will be supplied with the products they need in order to operate effectively, with the continuous aim of providing luxury services and satisfying hotel guests.
• Works in close collaboration with all hotel departments, maintaining regular contact.

Operations:

• Centralizes purchase requests from internal customers and process related LPOs.
• Maintains permanent communication with buyers, Financial Controller, various departments in the hotel and suppliers in order to:                                             

1. Follow-up ETD (estimated time of delivery) & delivery status,
2. Report anomalies unconformities upon delivery: products quality, delay, items shortages
3. Report anomalies blocking purchasing/supply process & follow-up validated action plan
4. Informs about purchase requests status.

• Reports to Financial Controller irregularities to Ennismore Procurement Policy.
• Coordinates with purchasing chain actors to ensure smooth operation & business continuity
• Centralises the needs of all the hotel's departments and ensures they are supplied.
• Optimises stock rotation.
• Ensures that deliveries correspond to orders and applies storage guidelines.
• Manages supplier relations.
• Indicates when stocks are running low or when they are excessive.
• In conjunction with the Heads of Department, is responsible for managing inventories and end-of-month closings in compliance with the administrative and accounting procedures.
• Justifies any gaps between the theoretical and real stocks, prepares plans.
• Helps improve merchandise ratios.
• Applies the procedures regarding purchase orders, delivery slips and invoicing.
• Carries out hygiene checks on food items in line with HACCP standards 

Administration:

• Centralize purchasing documentation:

1. Purchase requests & LPOs
2. Delivery Notes & Invoices

• Forward purchasing documentation batches to Accounts Payables for payment process.
• Maintain efficient filing of procurement documentation:

1. SLA, contracts, vendor price agreements,
2. Trade licenses, municipality/health/sustainable development certifications
3. Quotations, suppliers/products assessment surveys

• Participate to tender/RFP/sourcing process by producing basic comparative reports for Buyers & Financial Controller.

• Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written)
• Minimum 3-5 years in same role in the hospitality sector
• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment while remaining calm and collective.
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours
• Work with a sense of urgency and detail oriented
• Computer literacy in Windows, future log and MC systems is recommended.
• Knowledge of the local market is an asset
• Business management degree or diploma or equivalent experience

What awaits you...

• The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand.
• The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.