Purchasing Manager - Pre-Opening Hotel

About the role

Avani Singapore is looking for an experienced, commercially minded Purchasing Manager to lead the hotel's procurement activities through pre-opening and beyond. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role covers sourcing, supplier management, procurement controls and ensuring the best quality products and services at cost efficiency and compliance. It is also a chance to build the procurement function from the ground up and establish key supplier partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the procurement pre-opening workstream, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, OS&E procurement, operational supplies setup and purchasing process implementation
• Build a reliable network of suppliers, service providers and business partners
• Negotiate competitive agreements for goods and services while maintaining quality and brand standards
• Partner with operational departments to forecast requirements, monitor inventory and support operational readiness
• Manage purchase requests, purchase orders and supplier performance in line with company policies
• Support the Director of Finance with procurement controls, governance and cost management
• Monitor market pricing, supplier competitiveness and product availability
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards and local regulations

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Purchasing Manager or similar procurement leadership role in hospitality
• Experience sourcing operational supplies, equipment and services for hotel operations
• Pre-opening hotel experience strongly preferred
• Fluent in English

Required skills

• Strong negotiation, vendor management and procurement administration skills
• Knowledge of Singapore procurement practices, sourcing landscape and supplier ecosystem
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and cost control

What we offer

• Part of a landmark hotel opening in Singapore
• A globally recognised hospitality group
• Regional and international career development opportunities