Director of Purchasing

About the role

The Director of Purchasing will lead all purchasing, receiving and storeroom functions for Four Seasons’ flagship hotel in Kuwait City. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this senior leader ensures that every hotel department has the supplies and resources required to deliver exceptional guest experiences while advancing sustainable procurement and cost‑control initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the hotel’s procurement strategy, aligning with ESG objectives and brand standards.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Oversee inventory management, receiving, and storeroom operations to guarantee timely availability of goods.
• Coordinate capital planning and budgeting for purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, and sustainability commitments.
• Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing team, fostering cross‑functional collaboration.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of hotel purchasing experience, including at least two years in a Director‑level or comparable leadership role.
• Proven negotiation, vendor management and cost‑control expertise within a hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both spoken and written.

Required skills