With over 100 hotels in 20+ countries and more than 70 years of hospitality excellence, RIU Hotels & Resorts is a global leader known for exceptional service, innovation, and warm hospitality. In Zanzibar, we currently operate Riu Palace and Riu Jambo, and Riu Swahili ..

Join us as we continue to redefine luxury and excellence. Whether you’re seeking to grow your career, explore new horizons, or work with a dynamic, inclusive team, RIU Zanzibar offers unparalleled opportunities to thrive.

Position: Purchasing Manager

Department: Purchasing Department

Location: Riu Hotels and Resorts, Zanzibar

About The Role

We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and results-driven Purchasing Manager to head our procurement department in Zanzibar. You will oversee the complete purchasing lifecycle for food and non-food items, optimize hotel financial performance, maintain standard cost controls, and ensure high-quality supplier standards across our Zanzibar properties.

Responsibilities or duties

• Reporting & Corporate Alignment: Report directly to the Regional Corporate Purchasing Manager, ensuring local purchasing operations align fully with global corporate guidelines.
• Tender Creation & Analysis: Prepare, launch, and manage procurement tenders for food and non-food items. Conduct preliminary supplier comparisons which will be analysed with the corporate department team for final approval.
• Lead Procurement Operations: Direct all daily purchasing. Sourcing for food and non-food items to meet company standards and monitor compliance for procurement contracts. Prevent operational disruptions for all contracted items.
• Standard Costing & Variance Analysis: Manage standard pricing models. Analyse monthly price and deviations to identify cost variances, track supplier compliance, and protect operational margins.
• Team Leadership: Guide and motivate a high-performing procurement team, nurturing talent and maintaining high morale in a fast-paced resort environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to anticipate supply needs and maintain seamless resort operations.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Core Competencies: high attention to detail, methodical work style, leadership, and ability to anticipate supply risks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Experience needed

3 - 5 Years

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What You’ll Get

• Attractive Remuneration Package and Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary and bonuses as part of our commitment to rewarding your work.
• Efficient Staff Transport: We provide reliable and efficient transport options for all employees to ensure a stress-free commute.
• Nutritive Meals While on Duty: Enjoy well-balanced, nutritious meals to keep you energized during your work hours and single accommodation while on duty.
• Special Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts at all RIU Hotels & Resorts worldwide, giving you the opportunity to explore our global properties.

Why RIU Hotels & Resorts?

• Your Growth is Our Priority: At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we believe in nurturing talent from within. We are proud to provide our team members with opportunities to advance their careers through training, mentorship, and internal promotions, ensuring your potential is recognized and rewarded—whether locally or internationally.
• A Culture of Belonging: Join a team where your ideas and efforts truly matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard, and success is celebrated together.
• Rewarding Your Commitment: Enjoy a career with competitive compensation, employee benefits, and perks that reflect our appreciation for your dedication and excellence.

• Reporting & Corporate Alignment: Report directly to the Regional Corporate Purchasing Manager, ensuring local purchasing operations align fully with global corporate guidelines.
• Tender Creation & Analysis: Prepare, launch, and manage procurement tenders for food and non-food items. Conduct preliminary supplier comparisons which will be analysed with the corporate department team for final approval.
• Lead Procurement Operations: Direct all daily purchasing. Sourcing for food and non-food items to meet company standards and monitor compliance for procurement contracts. Prevent operational disruptions for all contracted items.
• Standard Costing & Variance Analysis: Manage standard pricing models. Analyse monthly price and deviations to identify cost variances, track supplier compliance, and protect operational margins.
• Team Leadership: Guide and motivate a high-performing procurement team, nurturing talent and maintaining high morale in a fast-paced resort environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to anticipate supply needs and maintain seamless resort operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• High attention to detail
• Methodical work style
• Leadership
• Ability to anticipate supply risks

• Bachelor Degree
• Core Competencies: high attention to detail, methodical work style, leadership, and ability to anticipate supply risks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken).