Purchasing Officer

World of Business Pvt. Ltd. is a Maldivian hospitality and lifestyle company dedicated to redefining urban luxury and creating transformative experiences. With a vision to craft world-class destinations in the Maldives our portfolio is built on innovation authenticity and a deep commitment to service excellence.

Located in the vibrant heart of Hulhumalé City Manhattan Grand Hotel is an upscale urban retreat that blends contemporary elegance with the spirit of Maldivian warmth. The hotel features stylishly designed rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean signature restaurants offering global cuisines and versatile spaces for meetings events and celebrations. As one of Hulhumalés most anticipated hotel openings Manhattan Grand Hotel is set to become the preferred choice for business travelers holidaymakers and city dwellers seeking sophistication and comfort.

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Lead to join our pre-opening team at Manhattan Grand Hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a procurement function that supports operational excellence from day one. As Purchasing Lead you will oversee sourcing procurement inventory coordination and supplier relationships ensuring every purchase delivers value quality and efficiency while supporting the hotels commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily purchasing operations ensuring the timely procurement of goods and services across all hotel departments.
• Source evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best balance of quality service pricing and delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international vendors to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies financial controls and ethical purchasing standards.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast operational requirements and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements and strategic sourcing.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate purchasing documentation invoice reconciliation and budget compliance.
• Establish purchasing procedures approved supplier lists and inventory controls during the pre-opening phase.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure products consistently meet the hotels quality standards.

To excel in this role you should have:

• Minimum 35 years of experience in purchasing procurement or supply chain management preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation vendor management and contract administration skills.
• Sound knowledge of procurement best practices inventory management and cost control principles.
• Experience working with purchasing inventory and ERP/POS systems; familiarity with hospitality software is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced pre-opening environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to integrity accountability and continuous improvement.
• Bachelors degree or professional qualification in Procurement Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related discipline is preferred.

At Manhattan Grand Hotel we believe that our colleagues are our greatest strength. We are committed to building a workplace that is inspiring supportive and rewarding. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.
• Healthcare benefits and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training and development.
• Career pathways within World of Business Pvt. Ltd.s expanding portfolio.
• Colleague discounts on hotel services dining and stays.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued.

If youre passionate about strategic procurement building strong supplier partnerships and contributing to the successful opening of Hulhumalés newest upscale hotel wed love to hear from you. Join us and help lay the foundation for operational excellence at Manhattan Grand Hotel.