Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

The Procurement Manager is responsible for building and leading the end-to-end procurement function for Portaluna, Ras El Hekma. You will define sourcing strategy, establish supplier networks, and ensure all goods and services reflect the brand s design vision, operational needs, and ultra-luxury standards.

From pre-opening through operations, you will play a critical role in shaping how the hotel comes to life ensuring quality, value, and consistency across every touchpoint.

What you ll do

Pre-Opening Responsibilities

• Establish the full procurement framework, including policies, workflows, approval processes, and governance structures.
• Lead sourcing and procurement for FF&E, OS&E, services, and all operational requirements for launch.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard local and international suppliers aligned with brand standards and project timelines.
• Partner with design, project, finance, and operations teams to align specifications, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Develop procurement tracking systems, reporting tools, and dashboards to ensure transparency and control from day one.

Operational Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee supplier performance, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor budgets, purchase orders, and spend analysis to support financial discipline and value optimisation.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to support seamless hotel operations.
• Work closely with operational departments to translate needs into effective sourcing solutions.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and global suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts that balance quality, cost, and brand alignment.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and drive accountability and improvement.
• Act as a key commercial partner to all departments across the hotel.

Brand & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activity reflects Portaluna and Morgans Originals brand standards.
• Promote ethical sourcing, sustainability, and responsible procurement practices.
• Maintain full compliance with internal governance, audit requirements, and local regulations.
• Support a culture of transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

What we re looking for

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (CIPS or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in procurement, ideally within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, or large-scale pre-opening developments.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage FF&E, OS&E, and operational procurement in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a strong commercial mindset.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with the ability to balance quality, cost, and timelines effectively.
• Fluency in English; Arabic and additional languages are a plus.