Procurement Manager – Pre-Opening & OS&E

About the role

Rixos Hotels is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the end‑to‑end procurement process for new hotel openings and strategic projects. The focus will be on Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) and operational requirements, ensuring timely delivery within approved budgets and brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle for assigned pre‑opening projects, emphasizing OS&E and operational supplies.
• Coordinate with hotel operations and project teams to define detailed procurement requirements, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and maintain pre‑opening procurement budgets, purchasing plans, and trackers.
• Review OS&E specifications to ensure alignment with Rixos & AIC brand standards and operational needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop a reliable network of local and international suppliers.
• Conduct RFQ, RFP, and tendering processes, securing competitive sourcing and appropriate supplier participation.
• Obtain, review, and analyse supplier quotations, producing commercial and technical comparison reports.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, lead times, logistics, and contractual conditions.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, preferably in hotel pre‑opening or OS&E environments.
• Strong ability to collaborate with project teams, hotel operations, finance, engineering, consultants, designers, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated competence in managing budgets, timelines, and brand‑standard compliance.

Required skills

• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Logistics
• Budgeting
• Inventory Coordination
• ERP systems
• Tendering
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel