Reporting to the Vice President, Hotel Openings and Transitions, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage procurement for New Builds and Transitions by providing overall project oversight services for Projects purchased by others
• Work together with Third Party Purchasing Agents for New Builds and Transitions and purchase projects jointly per project requirements and agreed roles and responsibilities
• Manage communications between Owner, Hotel, Corporate Departments and Vendors throughout preopening phase
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to Owners to meet brand standards and opening date
• Manage and procure selected OS&E (based on each project scope) for assigned projects from start to finish to meet project timelines and approved budget for New Builds & Transitions
• Follow Standard Operation Procedures and adhere to brand quality standards, brand processes and budget guidelines
• Provide quality assurance for key items
• Set up meetings, create meeting agendas and provide meeting minutes to track project progress
• Monitor and track project through review and issuance of relevant reports and provide corrective actions and strategies to bring project on track in terms of delivery and budget
• Provide ongoing value add services to support purchasing strategy
• Work together with colleagues as a team to overall success of projects in pipeline
• Communicate effectively and proactively with project team members and contracted FRHI supplier partners
• Attend new build site meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years projects management experience in a purchasing or project based business environment
• Possess purchasing expertise and local sources for the Middle East Region
• Fluent in English, additional languages, including Arabic would be an asset
• Product knowledge in Operating, Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) is an asset
• Hotel Operations experience in Rooms, Food & Beverage, Operations and/or Spa is an asset
• Possess above average and professional communications skills
• Self motivated with strong organizational skills and accountable to meet commitments
• Able to multi task, work with a sense of urgency and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel is mandatory.  Proficiency in Microsoft Project is an asset.  Able to type 50 wpm accurately
• Attention to detail, deadline driven, personable and team oriented
• University Degree or Community College diploma or equivalent experience
• Purchasing Certificate or currently enrolled in a Purchasing Program an asset