Cluster Director of Procurement

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYDriving Procurement operations under multi-property set up of 8 hotels including W Dubai Mina Seyahi The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark Aloft Al Mina Aloft Dubai Airport Element Al Mina Element Dubai Airport. Negotiates with suppliers & vendors and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments across all of the hotels on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience 4-year bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; or a minimum of 4 years experience in Purchasing or a related field.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESEngaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making Develops means to improve purchasing process and financials. Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc. Compiles codes categorizes calculates tabulates audits or verifies information or data. Ensures compliance with all brand established systems and procedures. Creates a Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order System for the property and ensures employees are trained on this system. Conducts inventories. Ensures accurate administration of all invoices and adheres to proper bookkeeping procedures. Maintains operations by developing policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Ensures inspection of all deliveries to verify accuracy and quality of product. Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. Implements and enforces all control procedures for property goods entering through the purchasing/receiving areas. Ensures staff is properly trained regarding procedures sanitation equipment handling and chemical usage. Ensures compliance with sanitary procedures. Maintains inventory controls for proper levels dating rotation requisitions etc.Leading Purchasing Operations Supervises operations of Purchasing Department. Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. Solicits employee feedback and uses an open door policy. Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hiring training to successfully perform their job. Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues products systems and processes. Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program write software set up functions enter data or process information. Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws regulations or standards. Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Demonstrates knowledge of budgets operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to maintain financial management of the department.Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals Submits reports in a timely manner ensuring delivery deadlines. Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately. Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work. Monitors all taxes that apply ensuring that taxes are current collected and/or accrued. Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. Manages departments controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.Additional Responsibilities Provides information to supervisors co-workers and subordinates by telephone in written form e-mail or in person. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Keeps departments informed by confirming and clarifying purchase orders or contracts. Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources. Informs and/or updates the executives the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner. At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the ric