Purchasing Manager📣 Job Ad

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.

About the location:
Soon to be one of the region’s foremost luxury beachside destinations, The Red Sea will comprise of the idyllic natural islands and lagoons across 200 kms of coastline along the western coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh.

Role Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Purchasing department to ensure that all hotel departments are provided with the necessary supplies and materials to perform their duties efficiently, within operational budgets. This role will manage and coordinate purchasing activities, working closely with various departments to ensure that all products and services are procured according to the hotel's needs and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the purchasing operations for all hotel departments, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure the best quality and pricing, negotiating contracts and terms as needed.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with local and corporate policies.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Prepare and manage the purchasing budget.
• Track and report on purchasing performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their needs.
• Oversee the receiving and inspection process for purchased goods.

Knowledge And Skills

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, with at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing systems and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

About the Role
We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and quality-focused Quality Controller to join our Maintenance Department. The Quality Controller will be responsible for inspecting vehicles to ensure that all repairs meet company standards and technical specifications. This includes final inspections to confirm that vehicles are safe and ready for rental after the repair process is completed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles after repairs to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
• Verify that all repairs have been completed accurately and there are no defects or outstanding issues
• Test the quality and performance of vehicles to determine their readiness for rental
• Identify issues or errors in the repair process, analyze causes, and propose solutions
• Report all identified problems to the Workshop Manager and Technician Supervisor
• Prepare and submit recommendations for training programs to improve repair quality
• Suggest improvements to raise the overall quality and performance of the maintenance team

Requirements

• University degree or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the maintenance field, including at least 1 year in a quality control role
• Computer literacy
• Quality control principles (Quality Cycle)
• Arabic and English (speaking and writing)
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly convey technical information
• High attention to detail and ability to detect minor defects in repair work
• Strong sense of vehicle technical condition and sensitivity to quality standards
• Problem-solving abilities and effective handling of operational challenges