Purchasing Manager

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla.

Hyatt Place AlUla represents a significant milestone in Hyatt's expansion across the region and will feature 214 guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, swimming pool and a fitness center appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Your Role

As the Purchasing Manager , you will support the successful pre-opening operations of Hyatt Place AlUla, ensuring the efficient management of the Purchasing function in line with Hyatt International's corporate strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead pre-opening planning, procurement setup, and sourcing strategies, including sustainable and responsible sourcing practices

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Drive vendor development and onboarding, ensuring suppliers meet quality, ethical, and sustainability standards, and administer contracted services

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Manage all purchasing activities in strict accordance with hotel policies, procedures, and brand standards

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Ensure the timely and efficient availability of materials to support pre-opening timelines and ongoing operations

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Maintain strong purchasing controls, documentation, and compliance standards, including audit readiness

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Support cost control, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency, balancing commercial objectives with sustainability goals

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Collaborate closely with all departments to meet business, operational, and opening requirements, promoting environmentally responsible procurement decisions

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

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University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Finance, and /or Hospitality/Tourism Management

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Professional certifications are an advantage (e.g., CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply , CPSM, or equivalent)

·  Minimum 2 years' experience as Purchasing Manager or Assistant Purchasing Manager in a larger operation
·  Pre-opening hotel experience preferred, optional.
·  Strong problem-solving, administrative, and interpersonal skills
·  Good commercial awareness and vendor coordination skills
·  Strong communication and organizational abilities

Care Connects us at Hyatt - we open doors, we welcome you and we care.

And we offer a great range of benefits, including:

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Long term career growth opportunities

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A motivated and connected team

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12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts

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And a company that truly cares

Discover what's next. We look forward to hearing and learning from you.