Purchasing Buyer - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting.

Behind every great guest experience is a team making sure the right products and supplies are available at the right time. We’re looking for a Purchasing Buyer who is organised, commercially aware and confident working with suppliers and hotel departments. Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor and Purchasing Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day purchasing needs of the resort, helping us secure the right quality, quantity and value while keeping our purchasing process accurate, timely and compliant.

A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
• Sourcing products and obtaining competitive quotations from approved and potential suppliers
• Comparing prices, quality, specifications, availability and delivery timelines to support purchasing decisions
• Preparing and processing purchase orders accurately and within required timelines
• Coordinating with departments to understand specifications, quantities and operational requirements
• Following up with suppliers on pending orders, deliveries and any quality or supply concerns
• Maintaining professional and ethical relationships with suppliers
• Keeping supplier information, purchase orders, quotations and supporting documents accurate and properly filed
• Monitoring pending purchase requisitions and outstanding or unserved purchase orders
• Supporting the Purchasing Supervisor and Purchasing Manager with day-to-day procurement activities and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensuring purchasing activities follow hotel policies, approval procedures and internal controls

What We need from you:

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
• Previous purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment
• Good understanding of sourcing, quotations, purchase orders and supplier coordination
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and follow-up skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple purchase requests and work within deadlines
• Comfortable using purchasing, inventory and Microsoft Office systems
• A team player who can work closely with operational departments and suppliers
• Good written and spoken English
• Flexibility to support operational requirements when needed
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.