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Position: Purchasing Expert- Secondment Opportunity (6 months)-National Omani Hospitality Company (Dhiaffa)
Job Code: 136-2024/10
Purpose The Purchasing Expert is responsible for evaluating and optimizing the purchasing systems across Dhiaffa’s hotel portfolio. The candidate must be Omani, have previous experience working with Omran, and possess a deep understanding of purchasing processes. This role focuses on improving purchasing procedures, driving price reduction and increasing efficiency through a centralized purchasing approach. Purchasing System Evaluation - Evaluate the purchasing systems currently in use across all Dhiaffa-managed hotels to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Conduct thorough analyses of procurement processes, supplier agreements, and cost structures, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational goals.
- Review current purchasing contracts and relationships, identifying opportunities for better pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
Centralized Purchasing Approach- Develop and implement a centralized approach to purchasing for Dhiaffa’s hotels, streamlining procurement processes and increasing cost-effectiveness.
- Work closely with hotel general managers and procurement teams to consolidate purchasing activities, ensuring that the new centralized approach meets operational needs.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure better pricing, improved terms, and stronger supplier relationships that benefit the entire portfolio.
Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement - Implement strategies to reduce purchasing costs without compromising on quality or service standards.
- Monitor and assess purchasing performance to ensure ongoing cost savings, efficiency improvements, and timely deliveries.
- Identify areas where purchasing automation can be used to streamline processes and reduce human error.
- Continuously review and improve the procurement processes to enhance efficiency and supplier performance.
Compliance & Procedure Implementation- Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with Omran’s procurement policies and procedures, including legal and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement standardized purchasing procedures across all Dhiaffa hotels, ensuring consistency and accountability.
- Provide training and support to hotel purchasing teams, helping them adopt new procedures and systems efficiently.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing, with prior experience working at Omran.
- In-depth understanding of purchasing systems, procurement processes, and supplier management.
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