Director of Purchasing - Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Director of Purchasing , you’re not just overseeing the purchasing process – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

• Oversee procurement operations: Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels Align with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications
• Manage supplier relationships: Secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Ensure quality control: Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards
• Lead and develop the team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.