Assistant Manager, Procurement
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At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
About The Role
We are on the lookout for an experienced Assistant Manager, Procurement, with a solid background in Engineering and Facilities. This role falls under the strategic sourcing team where fluency with running tenders and putting long term contracts in place is necessary.
As the Assistant Manager, Procurement, you will be reporting into the Manager, Procurement and you will be responsible for helping to optimise the efficiency of the sourcing department by devising strategic plans which focus on achieving customer satisfaction whilst reducing costs to the business. Duties will include planning, scheduling, initiating, monitoring and quality assurance of all procurement and contract activities. This role requires independent and professional judgment and is performed under the general direction of the Director, Procurement. In this role, is will also be required to achieve the wider business objectives, including a streamlined strategic sourcing procedure across all stakeholders, and will also require an analytical, solution-driven individual, who can adhere to strict deadlines whilst managing multiple priorities simultaneously and is naturally enthusiastic about the luxury hospitality industry. You will also assist to oversee every aspect of the sourcing process and will determine the company's service measures, delivery criteria, and solutions for issues that may arise.
About You
The successful Assistant Manager, Procurement will have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, or a related field and have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in successfully handling the strategic sourcing function and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. You will have previous experience demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be comfortable with tender process and contracts management. In addition to this, you will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to interface effectively with all levels of management.
In this role, you will also have the natural ability to effectively influence through knowledge, relationship management, and trust and have exceptional creative and analytical problem-solving skills with a strong desire to constantly grow and evolve. Experience working within a large-scale hotel or resort would also be preferred.
Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge is also required, and you will have experience with Word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, contract software, ERP, and e-Sourcing. Having prior experience working with suppliers and resources within the UAE market is preferred.
Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.