Purchasing Manager

About

Basiqat by Mantis is seeking an experienced, commercially driven and highly organized Purchasing Manager for its pre-opening luxury eco-resort in Riyadh. The role oversees purchasing and procurement activities, including establishing procedures, supplier relationships, budgets, and acquisition of operational supplies and equipment. It requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities. Reference: REF124743B Duty station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Terms of service: Permanent Job schedule: Full-Time

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Accor Careers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all purchasing activities in accordance with company policies, approved budgets, and Accor procurement standards.
• Manage the procurement of goods, materials, equipment, and services required by all operational departments.
• Ensure timely sourcing and delivery of products that meet the resort's quality, sustainability, and operational requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions, obtain competitive quotations, and prepare purchase orders in accordance with approval procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Monitor procurement expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Ensure transparency, fairness, and ethical practices throughout the procurement process.
• Develop and implement the resort's pre-opening procurement plan in coordination with the Director of Finance and department heads.
• Coordinate the sourcing and purchasing of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), operating supplies and equipment (OS&E), and other pre-opening requirements within the approved scope and budgets.
• Establish a reliable network of local and international suppliers to support the resort's operational needs.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify purchasing requirements, specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor procurement schedules and ensure critical items are delivered in line with the pre-opening timeline.
• Support the setup of purchasing systems, vendor databases, approval workflows, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Engineering, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, IT, and other departments to ensure procurement readiness.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement appropriate contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Previous experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or internationally recognized hospitality brands is highly desirable.
• Previous hotel or resort pre-opening experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of hospitality purchasing operations, supplier management, and procurement procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing FF&E, OS&E, and operational supplies.
• Good knowledge of the Saudi Arabian supplier market, procurement practices, and applicable regulations.
• Experience in purchasing systems, ERP platforms, and inventory management software.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CIPS or equivalent are an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and commercial skills.
• Strong financial awareness, cost analysis, and budget management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.