Purchasing Buyer

About the role

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Purchasing Buyer. The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and procuring goods and services required for hotel operations while ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Source and procure products, materials, equipment and services according to business requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, terms and contracts with suppliers.
• Create and process purchase orders and ensure accurate documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Track deliveries and resolve issues related to quality, pricing or supply delays.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Prepare purchasing reports, analyse spending trends and recommend process improvements.

Required profile

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain operations, preferably in a luxury hospitality setting.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management and inventory control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications.